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F&M Temple East Stroudsburg University Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA UNCSA| Penn State Shenango | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 281 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,650 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,778 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,956 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 Shenango | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 281 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 275.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at UArts than Penn State Shenango ($50,950.00 vs. $22,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than UArts ($16,778 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 38.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 96.5% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($25,460 vs. $12,956)
Penn State Shenango vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Penn State Shenango .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 103 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UArts (80%)
Penn State Shenango vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango or UArts? 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 UArts and Penn State Shenango.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Penn State Shenango (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $20,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/