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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 84% |
Admission |
BU | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
BU | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
BU | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BU | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 718 students)
BU vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Penn State York?
- Boston University is 317.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at BU than Penn State York ($61,050.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than BU ($18,910 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 34% lower than costs at Boston University ($12,984 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Boston University (84% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 511% larger than aid received Penn State York ($51,565 vs. $8,440)
BU vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 253 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming BU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Penn State York (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/