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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 79% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| 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 Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Altoona is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Penn State Altoona than Penn State Abington ($25,854.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Penn State Altoona ($20,460 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 21.4% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,694 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Abington than Penn State Altoona (79% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 0.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($9,589 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 18 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Penn State Abington (93.4%)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Penn State Abington (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates of Penn State Altoona and Penn State Abington have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Altoona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Altoona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Altoona 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/