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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,323 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #538 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,112 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,774 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,964 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,930 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 81% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,827 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 4,620 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 3,323 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or CofC?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at CofC than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($36,398.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($20,806 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 5.3% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($14,032 vs. $14,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Penn State Erie Behrend College (81% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 11.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($10,930 vs. $9,811)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 87 points higher than at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (1054)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CofC (72%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or CofC? 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 CofC and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than College of Charleston (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $9,100 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- CofC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/