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Overview |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 1070/1285 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,196 students)
Neumann vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Penn State Brandywine?
- Neumann University is 131.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Neumann than Penn State Brandywine ($33,900.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Neumann ($21,600 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 19.2% lower than costs at Neumann University ($13,930 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 165.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,623 vs. $9,638)
Neumann vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann 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 Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Brandywine (969) is 64 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Neumann (19)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Penn State Brandywine (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $10,700 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,600)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/