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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New York Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 2,077 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State Berks?
- New York Institute of Technology is 159.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Berks ($39,960.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than New York Institute of Technology ($21,728 vs. $22,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 15.8% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($14,334 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Berks (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 256.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($30,398 vs. $8,528)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at New York Institute of Technology (1074) is 96 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming New York Institute of Technology students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman New York Institute of Technology students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than New York Institute of Technology (75.7%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology 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 New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than New York Institute of Technology (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/