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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 183.7% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at Penn State Berks than Harris Stowe State University ($25,854.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Penn State Berks ($10,239 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 47.9% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,691 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($10,507 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State University or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Harris Stowe State University (55% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $25,200 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $30,100)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $207 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,025)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/