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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 954 | 3,558 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,070 | $14,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,108 | $18,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,848 | 1,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,741 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 81.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 13.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,558 students vs. 954 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($24,562.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($14,882 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 35.8% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,900 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 131.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($18,747 vs. $8,108)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (81.8%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (47% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/