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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Penn State Main Campus | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 84% |
Admission |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Penn State York?
- Penn State Main Campus is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Penn State than Penn State York ($35,946.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Penn State ($18,910 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 1.9% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,744 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Penn State Main Campus (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($10,066 vs. $8,440)
Penn State vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 152 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or Penn State York? 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 York and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Penn State York (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates of Penn State Main Campus and Penn State York have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York and Penn State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State York and Penn State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State York and Penn State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/