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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $277 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Penn State Abington than Goldey Beacom College ($24,586.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Penn State Abington ($13,454 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 8.5% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($10,694 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Penn State Abington (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($9,739 vs. $9,589)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Penn State Abington (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $10,700 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,143 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($23,675 vs. $26,818)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($244 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/