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Overview |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,077 students)
Penn State Berks vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 194.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Salve Regina University than Penn State Berks ($45,250.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Salve Regina University ($21,728 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 15.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,334 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 214.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($26,787 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Penn State Berks .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Penn State Berks vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Penn State Berks.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Penn State Berks (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/