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UConn Pace University-New York Penn State Abington Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart WCU Quinnipiac SCSU John Jay University at Albany- SUNY| University of New Haven | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1070/1285 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,196 students)
UNH vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Penn State Brandywine?
- University of New Haven is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at UNH than Penn State Brandywine ($42,610.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than UNH ($21,600 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 33.6% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,930 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 185.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($27,556 vs. $9,638)
UNH vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 97 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than UNH (91.2%)
UNH vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Penn State Brandywine (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/