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Overview |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,077 students)
Penn State Berks vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Penn State Berks than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($25,854.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Berks ($10,022 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 56.7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,150 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 176.6% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($23,589 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Penn State Berks .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Penn State Berks vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Penn State Berks.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (55% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/