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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 75% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 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 Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 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 Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 493 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- University of Connecticut Avery Point is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than Penn State Harrisburg ($38,340.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Penn State Harrisburg ($12,284 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($14,978 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Penn State Harrisburg (75% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Avery Point students is 11% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,860 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Avery Point (1046) is 3 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg (95.5%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Connecticut Avery Point (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/