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WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Penn State Brandywine PennWest California Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Harrisburg University of Science and Technology F&M Penn State Abington| Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 92% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 86.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Waynesburg College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,300.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Waynesburg College ($18,142 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 7.1% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,120 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 76.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($17,464 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is the same at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $6,400 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/