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Overview |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,545 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #545 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utoledo.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,985 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,345 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,148 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,654 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,047 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,575 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 11,598 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2%Open | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1280 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Toledo | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 15,545 students)
University of Toledo vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Toledo or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 84% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Penn State than University of Toledo ($35,946.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than Penn State ($17,654 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 11% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($12,744 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Toledo than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($10,066 vs. $10,047)
University of Toledo vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Toledo or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Toledo .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 133 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Toledo (23)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Toledo vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Toledo or Penn State? 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 and University of Toledo.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Toledo (87% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/