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Overview |
Penn State | Utah | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $155 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Utah based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 34,734 students)
Penn State vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Utah?
- Penn State Main Campus is 124.7% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Penn State than University of Utah ($35,946.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Penn State ($12,399 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 11.4% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,437 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,066 vs. $9,696)
Penn State vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 72 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or Utah? 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 Utah and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Utah (87% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $6,000 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $11,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,818)
- Utah graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/