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Overview |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 79% |
Admission |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 707 students)
UNCG vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 230.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Penn State York than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($24,562.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Penn State York ($10,592 vs. $19,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 27.7% lower than costs at Penn State York ($10,534 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Penn State York (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 6.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($8,921 vs. $8,372)
UNCG vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 15 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNCG (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UNCG (89.8%)
UNCG vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG or Penn State York? 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 York and UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Penn State York (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $16,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,818)
- UNCG graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/