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Overview |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,077 students)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Penn State Berks?
- Nazareth College is 142.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Nazareth College than Penn State Berks ($37,330.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Nazareth College ($21,728 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 6% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,334 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 165.3% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($22,625 vs. $8,528)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Penn State Berks (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $10,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $317 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,818)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/