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Overview |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 718 students)
JCU vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Penn State York?
- John Carroll University is 211.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at JCU than Penn State York ($45,490.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than JCU ($18,910 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 260.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($30,415 vs. $8,440)
JCU vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 77 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Penn State York? 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 York and JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Penn State York (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,939)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/