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Overview |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $277 |
Diversity |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- John Carroll University is 195.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at JCU than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($45,490.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than JCU ($21,968 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 1.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,984 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 214% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($30,415 vs. $9,685)
JCU vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 73 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,939)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/