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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Penn State Main Campus | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 85% |
Admission |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 363 students)
Penn State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Main Campus is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Penn State than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($35,946.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Penn State ($19,505 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 4% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,254 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Penn State Main Campus (85% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($10,269 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 259 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Penn State Main Campus and Penn State Greater Allegheny have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny and Penn State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny and Penn State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny and Penn State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/