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Overview |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $277 |
Diversity |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 1,223 students)
U of R vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Penn State Brandywine?
- University of Rochester is 331.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at U of R than Penn State Brandywine ($63,150.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than U of R ($21,739 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 36.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($13,820 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Penn State Brandywine (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 344.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($41,700 vs. $9,380)
U of R vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R 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 U of R .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Penn State Brandywine (83% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $15,700 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- U of R graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/