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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| University of Saint Joseph | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Penn State Harrisburg?
- University of Saint Joseph is 173.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at USJ than Penn State Harrisburg ($42,050.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than USJ ($22,096 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 13.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,240 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 218.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($28,311 vs. $8,882)
USJ vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 111 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Saint Joseph (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $4,100 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/