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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,328 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Penn State Altoona is 12.7% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Penn State Altoona than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($25,854.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Penn State Altoona ($18,194 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 9.8% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,820 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 9.3% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($10,466 vs. $9,574)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 38 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Penn State Altoona vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/