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Overview |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,254 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,312 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,312 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,372 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,988 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,557 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 4,021 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Endicott College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Endicott 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
- Endicott College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (4,254 students vs. 954 students)
Endicott College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Endicott College is 162% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($38,312.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Endicott College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($38,312.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Endicott College ($19,070 vs. $39,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 29.2% lower than costs at Endicott College ($13,448 vs. $17,372)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Endicott College students is 116.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,557 vs. $8,108)
Endicott College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott 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 Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Endicott College (72.3%)
Endicott College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $2,800 more per year than Endicott College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,500)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/