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Overview |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 44% |
Admission |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $277 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Penn State than University of Georgia ($35,946.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Penn State ($17,180 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 16.9% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,904 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Penn State Main Campus (91% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 14.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($11,559 vs. $10,066)
Georgia vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 50 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Georgia (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $1,100 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $55,300)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $7,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,146 vs. $26,818)
- Georgia graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($197 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/