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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 78% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,854.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($18,142 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 0% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,984 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Penn State Erie Behrend College (78% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 2.1% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($9,886 vs. $9,685)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 35 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Penn State Erie Behrend College and Penn State Lehigh Valley have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/