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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 61% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,243 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 293.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Penn State Harrisburg ($60,590.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Washington and Lee ($22,096 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 13% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,978 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than Washington and Lee University (63% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 525.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($55,567 vs. $8,882)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Penn State Harrisburg .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 352 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Penn State Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $55,300)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/