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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Saint Anselm College is 185.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Harrisburg ($43,940.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Saint Anselm College ($22,096 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 6.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,978 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 214.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($27,936 vs. $8,882)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/