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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $22,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,830 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,823 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $12,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 466 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7%Open | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56.5%Open | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Southeast is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,923 students vs. 281 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Shenango?
- Penn State Shenango is 141.6% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Southeast for in-state tuition ($13,568.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Penn State Shenango than University of Alaska Southeast ($22,650.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Southeast than Penn State Shenango ($9,823 vs. $16,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Southeast are 32.1% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($9,830 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than University of Alaska Southeast (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Shenango students is 58.4% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($12,956 vs. $8,177)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or University of Alaska Southeast .
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Alaska Southeast (62.7%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Shenango is higher than University of Alaska Southeast (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $16,500 more per year than University of Alaska Southeast graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,800)
- University of Alaska Southeast students graduate with a $10,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($16,750 vs. $26,818)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($173 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alaska Southeast students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/