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Overview |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,407 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,598 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,958 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,536 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,407 students)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Penn State?
- Immaculata University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Penn State than Immaculata University ($39,626.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Immaculata University ($27,450 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 1.2% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,870 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($15,598 vs. $11,577)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 227 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Immaculata University (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/