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Overview |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Latrobe, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stvincent.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,814 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,814 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,526 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,121 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,821 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,163 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,587 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Vincent College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Saint Vincent College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,536 students)
Saint Vincent College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Vincent College or Penn State?
- Saint Vincent College is 111.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($38,814.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Saint Vincent College than Penn State Main Campus ($38,814.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Vincent College than Penn State ($23,121 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at Saint Vincent College ($12,744 vs. $13,526)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Vincent College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Vincent College students is 216.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($31,821 vs. $10,066)
Saint Vincent College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Vincent College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Saint Vincent College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 143 points higher than at Saint Vincent College (1059)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saint Vincent College (23)
- Saint Vincent College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Saint Vincent College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Vincent College or Penn State? 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 and Saint Vincent College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Saint Vincent College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than Saint Vincent College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Vincent College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Saint Vincent College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/