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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU UW-Eau Claire Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University UWSP University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Wisconsin-River Falls Ohio University| Penn State Harrisburg | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 71% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $263 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,572 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or UW-Stout?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 119.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than University of Wisconsin Stout ($25,854.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Penn State Harrisburg ($15,510 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 78.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($8,398 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stout than Penn State Harrisburg (71% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 87.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($8,882 vs. $4,736)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Penn State Harrisburg .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 13 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and Penn State Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $8,300 more per year than UW-Stout graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,000)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $1,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,818)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/