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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Albertus Magnus College is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Penn State Harrisburg ($36,682.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Albertus Magnus College ($22,096 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 0.5% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($14,978 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Penn State Harrisburg (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 192.9% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($26,016 vs. $8,882)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Albertus Magnus College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $100 more per year than Albertus Magnus College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/