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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | jchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $7,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $19,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $8,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 0% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Jefferson College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,128 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($25,854.00 vs. $19,557.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are 44.3% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($8,995 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is ?% larger than aid received Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($9,685 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson College of Health Sciences or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Jefferson College of Health Sciences (3.28)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences? 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 Jefferson College of Health Sciences and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (66% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Jefferson College of Health Sciences earn on average $2,100 more per year than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $55,300)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/