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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,897 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,241 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 872 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 704 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $191 |
Diversity |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 424 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 120% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at LGCNHS than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($30,408.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than LGCNHS ($15,897 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 18% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (90% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students is 50.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($9,241 vs. $6,133)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,818)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($191 vs. $277)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/