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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 424 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,897 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,241 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 872 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 704 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 424 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Penn State Abington than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($24,586.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Penn State Abington ($15,897 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 21.4% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,694 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Penn State Abington (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 3.8% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($9,589 vs. $9,241)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 59 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Abington is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus and Penn State Abington have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Abington and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/