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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 36% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $277 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 183.9% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($19,672.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.3% higher at Penn State than CUNY Brooklyn College ($39,626.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State ($4,105 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 67.2% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,030 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Main Campus (88% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 24.6% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($11,577 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 87 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Penn State? 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 and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,436 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,818)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($107 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/