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Overview |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $191 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,775 students)
Penn State Abington vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 107.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Abington ($30,408.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than LGCNHS ($20,460 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 2.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($10,694 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Abington than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (79% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 56.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,589 vs. $6,133)
Penn State Abington vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Abington .
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Penn State Abington vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Penn State Abington.
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $4,000 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/