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Overview |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,399 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,672 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,626 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,030 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,450 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,577 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,956 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 46,605 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 2,836 students)
Penn State vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 139.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Penn State Main Campus ($47,180.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Salve Regina University ($27,450 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 34.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,030 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 157.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($29,790 vs. $11,577)
Penn State vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Penn State .
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Penn State vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Salve Regina University (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/