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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 623 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Penn State Schuylkill 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 63.4% higher at Penn State Schuylkill than CUNY Brooklyn College ($24,318.00 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 Schuylkill ($5,972 vs. $17,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 134.4% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($7,644 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 34.6% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,665 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 195 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,818)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($107 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/