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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 623 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Saint Peter's University is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Penn State Schuylkill ($38,790.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Penn State Schuylkill ($11,996 vs. $17,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 123.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($7,644 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 178.4% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($35,256 vs. $12,665)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Schuylkill (920) is 2 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Saint Peters; SPC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $6,900 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/