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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Kean W&J William Paterson University of New Jersey| Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes Barre | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | La Plume, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keystone.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,350 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,350 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,461 | $16,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,281 | $8,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,789 | 640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 1060/1305 | ||
| 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 |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Keystone College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keystone College is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,051 students vs. 353 students)
Keystone College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Keystone College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Keystone College is 11% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($15,350.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Keystone College ($23,316.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Keystone College ($16,275 vs. $21,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 8.5% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($12,400 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($10,281 vs. $8,945)
Keystone College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Keystone College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Keystone College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Wilkes Barre (982) is 76 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Keystone College (79.6%)
Keystone College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Keystone College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Keystone College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Keystone College (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $21,900 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Keystone College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/