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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 0% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | N/A |
Diversity |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 57% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 43% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | - | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Texas A & M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is larger than than Texas A & M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 0 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Texas A & M University-Galveston?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 223.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Texas A & M University Galveston ($24,318.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Galveston are 66.5% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($7,800 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Texas A & M University Galveston (78% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Galveston ($9,886 vs. $0)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Texas A & M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Galveston or Penn State Lehigh Valley .
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Galveston students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Texas A & M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Texas A & M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Texas A & M University-Galveston? 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 Texas A & M University-Galveston and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Texas A & M University Galveston (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/