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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Binghamton University Mason BU Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 84% |
Admission |
AU | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
AU | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AU | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 718 students)
AU vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Penn State York?
- American University is 262.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at AU than Penn State York ($53,070.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than AU ($18,910 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 21% lower than costs at American University ($12,984 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than American University (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 221.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($27,138 vs. $8,440)
AU vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 202 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Penn State York? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State York and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Penn State York (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,300)
- American University students graduate with a $2,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,818)
- AU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/