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Overview |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 44% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $277 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Georgetown based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Penn State?
- Georgetown University is 236.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Georgetown than Penn State Main Campus ($61,872.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Georgetown ($26,747 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 47.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($12,744 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus than Georgetown University (44% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 356.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($45,949 vs. $10,066)
Georgetown vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 214 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Penn State Main Campus (94% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $63,600 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $55,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,818)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($160 vs. $277)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/