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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Eastern University | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Penn State?
- Eastern University is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Penn State than Eastern University ($35,946.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Penn State ($26,669 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 2.6% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,424 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 153.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,542 vs. $10,066)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 176 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Eastern University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/