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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU Old Dominion WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI| Penn State York | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
| Location | York, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 York | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 146.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at VWC than Penn State York ($36,010.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than VWC ($18,910 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.3% lower than costs at Penn State York ($11,070 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 226.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($27,568 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 68 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
Penn State York vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York or VWC? 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 VWC and Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Penn State York (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $13,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,700)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/