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Overview |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Uniontown, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 424 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,897 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,241 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 872 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 704 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 424 students)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus ($13,933 vs. $15,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 32.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,984 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than University of Connecticut Stamford (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 35.6% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,528 vs. $9,241)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 93 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/