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Overview |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Monaca, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 522 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,113 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,274 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,707 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 1,591 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| 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 Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Beaver | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 522 students)
Penn State Beaver vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Beaver or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Penn State Beaver is 1.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Penn State Beaver ($25,534.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Penn State Beaver ($17,545 vs. $18,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 6.7% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($11,480 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Penn State Beaver (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 20.2% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($11,150 vs. $9,274)
Penn State Beaver vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Beaver or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Penn State Beaver .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 23 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Penn State Beaver (93.2%)
Penn State Beaver vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Beaver or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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-Johnstown and Penn State Beaver.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Penn State Beaver (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Beaver graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver 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/