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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $251 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,295 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UWSP?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 129.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($25,854.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($13,702 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 62.3% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($8,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Penn State Erie Behrend College (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 132.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,685 vs. $4,169)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 4 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $13,600 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $26,818)
- UWSP graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($251 vs. $277)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/