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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 70% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Brandywine is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton and Penn State Brandywine cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Penn State Worthington Scranton as Penn State Brandywine ($24,318.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Penn State Brandywine ($16,594 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 7.3% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($12,984 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Penn State Brandywine (82% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 12.3% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($10,823 vs. $9,638)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Brandywine (969) is 14 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Penn State Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Penn State Brandywine (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of Penn State Worthington Scranton and Penn State Brandywine have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine and Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Brandywine and Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Brandywine and Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/