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Overview |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Langston, OK | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lunet.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,429 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,956 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,793 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,681 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,885 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
Langston 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 | 2.79 | 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 |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Langston University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,903 students)
Langston University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Langston University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 247.4% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.2% higher at Penn State Berks than Langston University ($25,854.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Penn State Berks ($9,681 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Langston University are 32.8% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($10,793 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Langston University than Penn State Berks (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,885 vs. $8,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Langston 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 Langston University .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Langston University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Langston 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 Langston University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Langston University (55% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $24,700 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $30,600)
- Langston University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Langston University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/