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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 3,430 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or PennWest Edinboro?
- Saint Peter's University is 402.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.1% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than PennWest Edinboro ($38,790.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 46.7% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($11,660 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($35,256 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at PennWest Edinboro (950) is 32 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Saint Peter's University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $10,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,700)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/