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Overview |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 583 students)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Penn State Abington than University of Valley Forge ($24,586.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than University of Valley Forge ($20,460 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 3.3% lower than costs at University of Valley Forge ($10,694 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 63.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($15,715 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Penn State Abington .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Abington (975) is 30 points higher than at University of Valley Forge (945)
- Incoming Penn State Abington students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Valley Forge (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
Penn State Abington vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Penn State Abington (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $21,600 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,700)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/