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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| 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 Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,775 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 97.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Altoona ($30,408.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than LGCNHS ($20,621 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 18% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Altoona than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (68% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 56.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,574 vs. $6,133)
Penn State Altoona vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Altoona .
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Penn State Altoona vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona.
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona 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/