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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 79% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,297 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Penn State Altoona ($38,340.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Penn State Altoona ($13,933 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 32.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,984 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than Penn State Altoona (79% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 30.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($12,528 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 16 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (92.2%)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/