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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Penn State Main Campus | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State | UArts | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,313 students)
Penn State vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 177.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at UArts than Penn State Main Campus ($50,950.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than UArts ($26,747 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 40.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,744 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 152.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,460 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 157 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or UArts? 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 UArts and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than The University of the Arts (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $20,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/