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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | |||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 368 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 95.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than State University of New York at New Paltz ($23,086.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than State University of New York at New Paltz ($16,728 vs. $19,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 15.7% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,984 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State Wilkes Barre (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 36.8% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($10,598 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 142 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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/