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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 71% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $277 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 3,295 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 122% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($25,854.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 60.9% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($12,984 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($9,685 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center .
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $17,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($9,340 vs. $26,818)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($96 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/