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Temple Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York Penn State Altoona PAFA Ship UNCSA| Penn State Dubois | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
| Location | Dubois, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,865 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,956 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 511 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Dubois | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 366 students)
Penn State Dubois vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Dubois or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 268.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at UArts than Penn State Dubois ($50,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than UArts ($17,865 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Dubois are 38.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 132.4% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($25,460 vs. $10,956)
Penn State Dubois vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Dubois or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Penn State Dubois .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 78 points higher than at Penn State Dubois (967)
- Incoming Penn State Dubois students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UArts (23)
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UArts (80%)
Penn State Dubois vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Dubois or UArts? 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 UArts and Penn State Dubois.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Penn State Dubois (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $20,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Penn State Dubois students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Dubois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Dubois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/