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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pace University New York is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 4,572 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Pace University New York is 212.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Pace University-New York than Penn State Harrisburg ($48,152.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Pace University-New York ($22,096 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 36.7% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,978 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 281.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($33,911 vs. $8,882)
Pace University-New York vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Pace University New York (1060) is 17 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Pace University-New York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Pace University New York (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $7,800 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $55,300)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/