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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 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 Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,313 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 231.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at UArts than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($50,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than UArts ($21,968 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College 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 Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 162.9% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($25,460 vs. $9,685)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 9 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UArts (23)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than UArts (80%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than The University of the Arts (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $20,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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/