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Overview |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,201 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #23 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upenn.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,212 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,212 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,888 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,123 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,175 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 57% |
Admission |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,588 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,549 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $123,600 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,633 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $218 |
Diversity |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Penn | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 3,876 students)
Penn vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at University of Richmond than University of Pennsylvania ($60,330.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than University of Richmond ($26,123 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($14,870 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than University of Pennsylvania (57% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 23.3% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($57,175 vs. $46,385)
Penn vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Penn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 120 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Penn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Penn (6.5%)
Penn vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Penn.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Richmond (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $49,700 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $73,900)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($20,633 vs. $21,148)
- Penn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($213 vs. $218)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/