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PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Southern New Hampshire University LHU PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Staten Island John Jay Lehman SUNY College at Plattsburgh SUNY Canton| SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 3,922 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or PennWest Clarion?
- PennWest Clarion is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at SUNY Empire State College than PennWest Clarion ($16,980.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 11.5% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,600 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than PennWest Clarion (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,343 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than SUNY Empire State College (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $6,800 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,200)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/