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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 44% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 40% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,964 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 159.8% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Penn State than State University of New York at New Paltz ($35,946.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State ($19,592 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 17.9% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,744 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State Main Campus (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 29.9% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($10,066 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 78 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (25)
- State University of New York at New Paltz has a higher acceptance rate (58.3%) than Penn State (55.2%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $7,900 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/