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USAFA West Point Penn State Abington WCU Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale John Jay Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell| United States Naval Academy | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| 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 |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 1,223 students)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State Brandywine than United States Naval Academy ($24,562.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than United States Naval Academy (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($9,380 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis 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 Annapolis .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/