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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Chipola College | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 550.7% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.5% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Chipola College ($25,854.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Penn State Harrisburg ($3,316 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 228.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($4,560 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 40.2% larger than aid received Chipola College ($8,882 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $22,300 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,000)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/