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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,196 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Saint Anselm College is 200.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Brandywine ($43,940.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Saint Anselm College ($21,600 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 14.9% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($13,930 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 189.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($27,936 vs. $9,638)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/