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Overview |
West Point | Penn State | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,508 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 36% |
Admission |
West Point | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,430 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,598 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
West Point | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
West Point | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
West Point | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 40% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 4,508 students)
West Point vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($19,672.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State than United States Military Academy ($39,626.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus than United States Military Academy (36% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($11,577 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or West Point .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than West Point (14%)
West Point vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Penn State? 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 and West Point.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than United States Military Academy (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/