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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Berks JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Ohio University UB City College of New York| Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 63% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Altoona and Penn State Harrisburg cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Penn State Altoona as Penn State Harrisburg ($25,854.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Penn State Harrisburg ($20,621 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 15.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,984 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Altoona than Penn State Harrisburg (68% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 7.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,574 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates of Penn State Altoona and Penn State Harrisburg have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State Altoona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State Altoona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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/