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Overview |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 363 students)
Georgetown College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Georgetown College is 193.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Georgetown College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($40,610.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($15,152 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 9.3% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,210 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 292.5% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($40,308 vs. $10,269)
Georgetown College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 102 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $9,000 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/