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Overview |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,196 students)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Nazareth College is 155.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Nazareth College than Penn State Brandywine ($37,330.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Nazareth College ($21,600 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 9% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,930 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 134.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($22,625 vs. $9,638)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Nazareth College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,818)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/