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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 209.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($45,250.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Salve Regina University ($18,142 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 27.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,984 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 171% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($26,787 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/