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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College F&M VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Penn State Shenango | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 332 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,876 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,895 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,211 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 332 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 155.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at SU than Penn State Shenango ($34,614.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than SU ($14,895 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($11,800 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 115% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($24,100 vs. $11,211)
Penn State Shenango vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Penn State Shenango .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 63 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SU (77.8%)
Penn State Shenango vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango or SU? 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 SU and Penn State Shenango.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Penn State Shenango (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $7,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- SU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/