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Overview |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Mayville, ND | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #732 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mayvillestate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,517 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,775 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,347 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,511 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 292 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 208 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2%Open | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.9%Open | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1250 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mayville State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mayville State University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (1,123 students vs. 368 students)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mayville State University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 112.1% more expensive to attend than Mayville State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,517.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Mayville State University ($23,086.00 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 Wilkes-Barre ($14,347 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mayville State University are 36.4% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($9,522 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mayville State University than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 92.3% larger than aid received Mayville State University ($10,598 vs. $5,511)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mayville State University 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 Mayville State University .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Mayville State University (71.2%)
Mayville State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mayville State University 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 Mayville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Mayville State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($19,030 vs. $26,818)
- Mayville State University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/