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Overview |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 4,572 students)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Brandeis University is 301.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at Brandeis University than Penn State Harrisburg ($61,724.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Brandeis University ($22,096 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 14.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,978 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brandeis University than Penn State Harrisburg (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 279.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($33,733 vs. $8,882)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 317 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/