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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Brandywine WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg Temple Penn State Penn State Altoona Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Berks East Stroudsburg University| Penn State Abington | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,090 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Ship?
- Penn State Abington is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.7% higher at Penn State Abington than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,586.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Ship ($20,460 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 7.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,694 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Abington (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 26.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,589 vs. $7,593)
Penn State Abington vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Penn State Abington .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 4 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Ship (87.8%)
Penn State Abington vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington or Ship? 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 Ship and Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Penn State Abington (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $8,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Ship graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/