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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 64% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 1,944 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 122% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Penn State Berks than CUNY Brooklyn College ($26,112.00 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 Berks ($4,105 vs. $22,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 53.1% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,232 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Berks (88% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 0.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($9,327 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 137 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,818)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($107 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/