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Pace University-New York UNH SUNY Stony Brook Manhattan College Adelphi University Hofstra NJIT RIT Long Island University-C W Post Campus St John's WCU SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Old Westbury, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #233 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyit.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,960 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,960 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,494 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,398 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,537 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 8,736 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1118/1360 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
New York Institute of Technology | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (6,906 students vs. 888 students)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- New York Institute of Technology is 173.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($39,960.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($39,960.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than New York Institute of Technology ($18,142 vs. $22,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 27.8% lower than costs at New York Institute of Technology ($12,984 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New York Institute of Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York Institute of Technology students is 207.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($30,398 vs. $9,886)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or New York Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at New York Institute of Technology (1074) is 55 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming New York Institute of Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman New York Institute of Technology students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than New York Institute of Technology (75.7%)
New York Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New York Institute of Technology or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and New York Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at New York Institute of Technology is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from New York Institute of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/