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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,872 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 194.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Salve Regina University than Penn State Harrisburg ($45,250.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Salve Regina University ($22,096 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 10.2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,978 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 201.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($26,787 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Penn State Harrisburg .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Penn State Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/