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Overview |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 70% |
Admission |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $277 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stockton | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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
- Stockton University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 1,196 students)
Stockton vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Stockton University ($24,318.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Penn State Brandywine ($18,515 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 2.7% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,564 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Penn State Brandywine (94% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($11,635 vs. $9,638)
Stockton vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton 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 Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 105 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Stockton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Penn State Brandywine (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $6,200 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $5,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($21,108 vs. $26,818)
- Stockton graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($218 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/