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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($23,900.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($10,022 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 41.9% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($9,150 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Penn State Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 122.6% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($23,589 vs. $10,598)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (47% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/