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Overview |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,196 students)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Penn State Brandywine?
- Eastern University is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Eastern University than Penn State Brandywine ($35,864.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Eastern University ($21,600 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 12.1% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,424 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 165% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,542 vs. $9,638)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 57 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/