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Overview |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,407 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,598 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,958 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,536 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (4,651 students vs. 2,407 students)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Immaculata University is 80% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Immaculata University than Penn State Harrisburg ($27,700.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Immaculata University ($22,406 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 23.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,870 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 85.2% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($15,598 vs. $8,421)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 68 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Immaculata University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $100 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/