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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Binghamton University BU WCU Mason Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg NYU Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University| Penn State York | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
| Location | York, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Ship?
- Penn State York is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Penn State York than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Ship ($18,910 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 12.5% lower than costs at Penn State York ($11,538 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Penn State York (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State York students is 11.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,440 vs. $7,593)
Penn State York vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 71 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Ship (87.8%)
Penn State York vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York or Ship? 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 Ship and Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Penn State York (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $8,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Ship graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/