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Penn State Berks California State University-Northridge Penn State Harrisburg CSUMB CSU Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay| Penn State Altoona | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 72% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $156 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or CSU Channel Islands?
- Penn State Altoona is 168% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Penn State Altoona than California State University Channel Islands ($25,854.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Penn State Altoona ($13,540 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 25.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,984 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Penn State Altoona (72% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 1.7% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($9,574 vs. $9,412)
Penn State Altoona vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Penn State Altoona .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Penn State Altoona vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than California State University Channel Islands (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $9,200 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $11,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($15,183 vs. $26,818)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($156 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands 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/