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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 332 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,876 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $12,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,895 | $17,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,211 | $11,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 2,936 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 2,875 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,326 students vs. 332 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Penn State Shenango ($25,534.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($14,895 vs. $17,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 7.7% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($12,490 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 1.8% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($11,412 vs. $11,211)
Penn State Shenango vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Penn State Shenango .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (1031) is 89 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Penn State Shenango (90.9%)
Penn State Shenango vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Penn State Shenango.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Penn State Shenango (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State Shenango graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State Shenango graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Shenango students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/