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Overview |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 84% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $277 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 718 students)
Georgetown vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Penn State York?
- Georgetown University is 323.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.4% higher at Georgetown than Penn State York ($61,872.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Georgetown ($18,910 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 45% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($12,984 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Georgetown University (84% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 444.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($45,949 vs. $8,440)
Georgetown vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 366 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Penn State York? 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 York and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Penn State York (94% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $63,600 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $55,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,818)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($160 vs. $277)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/