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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1215 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 361 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Saint Peter's University is 189% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($39,954.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($14,486 vs. $14,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 46.3% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,022 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 228.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($35,708 vs. $10,867)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943) is 25 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $6,900 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/