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Overview |
Neumann | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Neumann | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Neumann | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Neumann University is 120.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Neumann than Penn State Harrisburg ($33,900.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Neumann ($22,096 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 10.8% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,978 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 188.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($25,623 vs. $8,882)
Neumann vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann 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 Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 138 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Neumann vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Neumann University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $10,700 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,600)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/