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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,420 | 954 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,896 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,848 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,776 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 71% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,249 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 9,538 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (7,420 students vs. 954 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 106.8% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than State University of New York at New Paltz ($24,562.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($17,848 vs. $19,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 18.2% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($13,448 vs. $15,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State Lehigh Valley (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State University of New York at New Paltz students is 8.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($8,776 vs. $8,108)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 105 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.7%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/