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Overview |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Findlay, OH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,869 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | findlay.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,236 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,236 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,069 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,989 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,609 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,103 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1213 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
The University of Findlay | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 2,577 students)
The University of Findlay vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or Penn State Altoona?
- The University of Findlay is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at The University of Findlay than Penn State Altoona ($36,236.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than The University of Findlay ($20,621 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 21.1% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($10,720 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 181.9% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($26,989 vs. $9,574)
The University of Findlay vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or The University of Findlay .
- The average SAT score at The University of Findlay (1047) is 54 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than The University of Findlay (86%)
The University of Findlay vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Findlay or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and The University of Findlay.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than The University of Findlay (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $8,800 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- The University of Findlay graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona 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/