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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 71% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 954 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 111% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than CUNY Brooklyn College ($24,562.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($4,105 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 62% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,448 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 14.6% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,290 vs. $8,108)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 96 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,818)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($107 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/