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Overview |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,407 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,598 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,958 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 1,536 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,407 students vs. 954 students)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Immaculata University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Immaculata University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,700.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Immaculata University ($19,070 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 4.5% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,870 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 92.4% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($15,598 vs. $8,108)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 44 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Immaculata University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $100 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/