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Overview |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, New York | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,944 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | poly.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,060 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,060 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,986 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,654 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,453 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1440 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 0% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Polytechnic Institute of NYU | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Polytechnic Institute of NYU based on total student enrollment (1,944 students vs. 0 students)
Polytechnic Institute of NYU vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Polytechnic Institute of NYU or Penn State Berks?
- Polytechnic Institute of New York University is 160.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($40,060.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Polytechnic Institute of NYU than Penn State Berks ($40,060.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Polytechnic Institute of NYU ($22,450 vs. $28,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polytechnic Institute of New York University are 5.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,500 vs. $14,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Polytechnic Institute of New York University than Penn State Berks (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Polytechnic Institute of New York University students is 137.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($22,181 vs. $9,327)
Polytechnic Institute of NYU vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Polytechnic Institute of NYU or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Polytechnic Institute of NYU .
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Polytechnic Institute of NYU (67.1%)
Polytechnic Institute of NYU vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Polytechnic Institute of NYU or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Polytechnic Institute of NYU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Polytechnic Institute of New York University (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/