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Overview |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Penn State Altoona?
- Immaculata University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Immaculata University than Penn State Altoona ($26,900.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Immaculata University ($20,621 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 2.9% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,620 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($15,749 vs. $9,574)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 18 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Immaculata University (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $100 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/