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Overview |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | chamberlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $19,062 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $19,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $16,236 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $31,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $6,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 75% |
Admission |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $248 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 663 students)
Penn State vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia?
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($19,062.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Penn State than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($35,946.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia ($26,747 vs. $31,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 27.4% lower than costs at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($12,744 vs. $16,236)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia than Penn State Main Campus (75% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 54.4% larger than aid received Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($10,066 vs. $6,518)
Penn State vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia or Penn State .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia (50%)
Penn State vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia and Penn State.
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,600)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/