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Virginia Tech U of A UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson UC Riverside| Arizona State University | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Penn State | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 44% |
Admission |
ASU | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $277 |
Diversity |
ASU | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 50,028 students)
ASU vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 67.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Penn State than Arizona State University ($35,946.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Penn State ($14,808 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($12,744 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than Penn State Main Campus (89% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 23% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($12,381 vs. $10,066)
ASU vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 44 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
ASU vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Arizona State University (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $6,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,278 vs. $26,818)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($209 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/