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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Binghamton University BU WVU UMBC| Penn State York | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,159 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,372 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,012 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $240 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 707 students)
Penn State York vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or VCU?
- Penn State York is 13.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at VCU than Penn State York ($34,744.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than VCU ($19,159 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 19.9% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,448 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Penn State York (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 48.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($12,433 vs. $8,372)
Penn State York vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 47 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State York students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Penn State York (92.2%)
Penn State York vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York or VCU? 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 VCU and Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Penn State York (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $7,800 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- VCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/