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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than New York Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,906 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State?
- New York Institute of Technology is 117.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Main Campus ($39,960.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State ($22,494 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 30.3% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($12,744 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 202% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,398 vs. $10,066)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 128 points higher than at New York Institute of Technology (1074)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at New York Institute of Technology (24)
- New York Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State? 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 and New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than New York Institute of Technology (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $55,300)
- New York Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- New York Institute of Technology graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New York Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/