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Overview |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Castleton, VT | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,363 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | castleton.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,832 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,791 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,007 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,115 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,508 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Castleton State College | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,363 students)
Castleton State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Castleton State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 102% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Castleton State College than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,800.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Castleton State College ($10,022 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 35.6% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($9,150 vs. $12,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 81.4% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($23,589 vs. $13,007)
Castleton State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Castleton State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Castleton State College .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Castleton State College vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Castleton State College or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Castleton State College.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (47% vs. 9%)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/