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F&M East Stroudsburg University| Penn State Shenango | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Sharon, PA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 281 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,568 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,650 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,778 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,956 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 192 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $126 |
Diversity |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Shenango | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 281 students)
Penn State Shenango vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Shenango or A&M-Central Texas?
- Penn State Shenango is 131.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($13,568.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Penn State Shenango than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($22,650.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Penn State Shenango ($5,465 vs. $16,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 21.1% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($10,722 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Shenango students is 40.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($12,956 vs. $9,203)
Penn State Shenango vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Shenango or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Penn State Shenango .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Penn State Shenango (87%)
Penn State Shenango vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Shenango or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Penn State Shenango.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $14,555 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($12,263 vs. $26,818)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($126 vs. $277)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/