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Overview |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 1095/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 218.2% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Coppin State University ($25,854.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($8,562 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,746 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($13,097 vs. $9,685)
Coppin vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 166 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Coppin State University (66% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Coppin graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/