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URI Kutztown University of Pennsylvania SHU Roger Williams University Montclair State University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Bowdoin College Salem State University| Penn State Worthington Scranton | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 62% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $219 |
Diversity |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or RIC?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 54.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at RIC than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($25,014.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,014 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 3.3% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,984 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Rhode Island College (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 43.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,823 vs. $7,537)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955) is 42 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Penn State Worthington Scranton students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at RIC (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than RIC (87.5%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton or RIC? 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 RIC and Penn State Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Rhode Island College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $13,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,818)
- RIC graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($219 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/