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Overview |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 2,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $22,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $8,730 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 64% |
Admission |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 7,134 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 6,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $277 |
Diversity |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
York | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 York College is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 2,421 students)
York vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 122% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than CUNY York College ($26,112.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Penn State Altoona ($5,631 vs. $22,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 57.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,820 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Penn State Altoona (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 10.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($8,730 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 108 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at York (3.15)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than CUNY York College (65% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $12,100 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,818)
- York graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($90 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/