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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Missouri Western State University | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $277 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 135.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Missouri Western State University ($25,854.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Penn State Harrisburg ($11,917 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 46.8% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($10,200 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($10,531 vs. $8,882)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Missouri Western State University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $18,800 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,818)
- MWSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($225 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/