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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moore.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,400 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,400 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,034 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,204 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,476 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,510 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 803 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moore College of Art and Design is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (368 students vs. 363 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 235.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($46,400.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Moore College of Art and Design ($19,505 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 47.2% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($12,254 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 157.8% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($26,476 vs. $10,269)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at Moore College of Art and Design is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $17,200 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,100)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/