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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #657 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 2,077 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 117.7% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Penn State Berks than State University of New York at New Paltz ($25,854.00 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 Berks ($19,592 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 4.8% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($14,334 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State Berks (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 10.1% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($8,528 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 146 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Penn State Berks (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks 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 Berks 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/