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Overview |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,517 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,775 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,511 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 292 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 208 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2%Open | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.9%Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,030 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mayville State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Mayville State University based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,123 students)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 136.1% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than Mayville State University ($25,854.00 vs. $9,775.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mayville State University than Penn State Altoona ($14,347 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 36.4% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($9,522 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 73.7% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($9,574 vs. $5,511)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Mayville State University .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mayville State University (3.14)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Mayville State University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $13,400 more per year than Mayville State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Mayville State University students graduate with a $7,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($19,030 vs. $26,818)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mayville State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/