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Overview |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
| Location | New York, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 44% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,056 students)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or Penn State?
- Yeshiva University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($45,200.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Yeshiva University than Penn State Main Campus ($45,200.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Yeshiva University ($26,747 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at Yeshiva University ($12,744 vs. $13,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Penn State Main Campus (86% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 207.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,955 vs. $10,066)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Yeshiva University .
- The average SAT score at Yeshiva University (1229) is 27 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Yeshiva University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Yeshiva University (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $55,300)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,818)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/