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Overview |
Nazareth College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 368 students)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Nazareth College is 170% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Nazareth College than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($37,330.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Nazareth College ($16,728 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 17% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,984 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Penn State Wilkes Barre (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 113.5% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($22,625 vs. $10,598)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,818)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/