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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $11,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $9,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 84% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 1,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $181 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 4,057 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 201.1% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than University of Houston Victoria ($25,854.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Penn State Harrisburg ($11,761 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 42.7% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($10,494 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than Penn State Harrisburg (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 4.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,301 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Penn State Harrisburg .
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 Houston-Victoria and Penn State Harrisburg.
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $12,100 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $9,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($17,529 vs. $26,818)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($181 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/