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Overview |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Penn State?
- Nazareth College is 103.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Nazareth College than Penn State Main Campus ($37,330.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Nazareth College ($26,747 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 19.2% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,744 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 124.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($22,625 vs. $10,066)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Nazareth College .
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Nazareth College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or Penn State? 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 and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Nazareth College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $317 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,818)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/