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Overview |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Penn State?
- Neumann University is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Penn State than Neumann University ($35,946.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Neumann ($26,747 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 30.3% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,744 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,623 vs. $10,066)
Neumann vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 297 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Neumann (19)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Neumann vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Neumann University (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,600)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/