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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moore.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,400 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,400 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,034 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,204 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,476 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,510 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 803 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 368 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 201.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Berks ($46,400.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Moore College of Art and Design ($21,728 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 25.8% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($14,334 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 210.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($26,476 vs. $8,528)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Moore College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Berks (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $17,200 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,100)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/