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Overview |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 768 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 84% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Berks is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 768 students)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Penn State Berks ($38,340.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Penn State Berks ($9,990 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,334 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Penn State Berks (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Tri Campus students is 32% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,254 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Penn State Berks .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Tri Campus (988) is 10 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Penn State Berks (97.3%)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Penn State Berks.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/