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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $237 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or UW-Superior?
- Penn State Altoona is 135.5% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Penn State Altoona than University of Wisconsin Superior ($25,854.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Penn State Altoona ($12,908 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 85.1% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($7,013 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Penn State Altoona (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 159.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($9,574 vs. $3,691)
Penn State Altoona vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Penn State Altoona .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 3 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UW-Superior (95.6%)
Penn State Altoona vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $17,600 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $3,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,818)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/