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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 63% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $277 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Shawnee State University ($25,854.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Penn State Harrisburg ($13,313 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 29.3% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($11,588 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Penn State Harrisburg (87% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 15.1% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,882 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Shawnee State University (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $19,000 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,818)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($245 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/