Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $13,824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 424 students)
Louisville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette Eberly Campus ($28,670.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Louisville ($15,897 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 21.7% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,668 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 32.2% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,216 vs. $9,241)
Louisville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 243 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Louisville vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,818)
- Louisville graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($203 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/