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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $277 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 4,572 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 122% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than CUNY Brooklyn College ($25,854.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Harrisburg ($5,972 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 19.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,978 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,411 vs. $8,882)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 72 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $7,400 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,436 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,818)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($107 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/