Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SUNY College at Oswego Penn State Abington State University of New York at New Paltz WCU SUNY College at Oneonta University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam John Jay SUNY Brockport SUNY at Geneseo Buffalo State College| SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,570 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,982 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,162 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,410 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 6,323 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,223 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 106.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Penn State Brandywine than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($24,562.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Penn State Brandywine ($15,982 vs. $21,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 19.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($13,820 vs. $16,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Penn State Brandywine (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 19% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($11,162 vs. $9,380)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or SUNY College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 117 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (75.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Penn State Brandywine (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $11,300 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $4,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/