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Overview |
Becker College | Ship | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Becker College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Becker College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Ship?
- Becker College is 279.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.3% higher at Becker College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,300.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 19.6% lower than costs at Becker College ($11,538 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Becker College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($7,593 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Becker College (1009) is 30 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Becker College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ship (3.23)
Becker College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or Ship? 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 Ship and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Becker College (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $600 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,600)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/