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Overview |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $277 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 522 students)
Louisville vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Louisville than Penn State Beaver ($28,670.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Louisville ($18,113 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 14.9% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($10,668 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Penn State Beaver (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 31.7% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($12,216 vs. $9,274)
Louisville vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 160 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Penn State Beaver (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $10,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,818)
- Louisville graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($203 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/