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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 399 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,256 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,256 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,756 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,371 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,267 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 800 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1233/1411 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is larger than than Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (954 students vs. 399 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 230% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($48,256.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($48,256.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Moore College of Art and Design ($19,070 vs. $44,371)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 39.5% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($13,448 vs. $18,756)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 199.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($24,267 vs. $8,108)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Moore College of Art and Design (60.5%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Moore College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/