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Overview |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,450 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,927 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,390 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1440 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 4,450 students)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than United States Naval Academy ($25,854.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than United States Naval Academy (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($8,882 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Annapolis (10.8%)
Annapolis vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/