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Overview |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 46% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $213 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | Penn | ||
| 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
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Yeshiva University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 6,056 students)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Penn than Yeshiva University ($56,212.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Yeshiva University ($26,123 vs. $35,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 29.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($13,850 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than University of Pennsylvania (86% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 84.7% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($57,175 vs. $30,955)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Yeshiva University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 228 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Penn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Penn (6.5%)
Yeshiva University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva University or Penn? 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 and Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Yeshiva University (96% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $51,400 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $72,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,633)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($201 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/