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Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 92% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,366 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Waynesburg College than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($27,300.00 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 Waynesburg College ($21,968 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 7.1% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($12,120 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Waynesburg University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($17,464 vs. $9,685)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 35 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Waynesburg University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/