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Overview |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 84.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Alabama State University ($25,854.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Penn State Harrisburg ($13,176 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 147.6% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($6,050 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Penn State Harrisburg (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($10,029 vs. $8,882)
Alabama State vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 199 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Penn State Harrisburg (95.5%)
Alabama State vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Alabama State University (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $25,800 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $29,500)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $5,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($26,818 vs. $32,091)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($277 vs. $331)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/