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Overview |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | McKeesport, PA | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 363 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,505 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,269 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 75% |
Admission |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 672 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 589 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Greater Allegheny | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (493 students vs. 363 students)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($38,340.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($12,284 vs. $19,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($12,254 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than University of Connecticut Avery Point (85% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 4.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($10,269 vs. $9,860)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Penn State Greater Allegheny .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Avery Point (1046) is 103 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (23)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Penn State Greater Allegheny vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 Connecticut-Avery Point and Penn State Greater Allegheny.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Avery Point is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/