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Marshall University JMU ECU Penn State TU Binghamton University Ohio University WCU BU Kent State WVSU Kentucky| Penn State York | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $248 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or WVU?
- Penn State York is 56.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at WVU than Penn State York ($26,568.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Penn State York ($12,202 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 11.8% lower than costs at Penn State York ($11,618 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Penn State York (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($11,685 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 28 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Penn State York students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than WVU (88.4%)
Penn State York vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York or WVU? 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 WVU and Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Penn State York (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $4,700 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,818)
- WVU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU 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/