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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Media, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,223 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,739 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,380 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 64% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,461 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,346 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $218 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,776 students vs. 1,223 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 328.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($62,600.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.9% higher at University of Richmond than Penn State Brandywine ($62,600.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than University of Richmond ($21,739 vs. $35,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,820 vs. $16,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than University of Richmond (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 348.3% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($42,050 vs. $9,380)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 368 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Penn State Brandywine (83% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $18,600 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $55,300)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,818)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($218 vs. $277)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/