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Overview |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emmanuel College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 888 students)
Emmanuel College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Emmanuel College is 203.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Emmanuel College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($44,448.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Emmanuel College ($18,142 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 28.9% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($12,984 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 203% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($29,956 vs. $9,886)
Emmanuel College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Emmanuel College (79.7%)
Emmanuel College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $4,700 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/