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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 68% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 2,577 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 209.1% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 419.3% higher at Penn State Altoona than Southern University and A & M College ($25,854.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Penn State Altoona ($16,959 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 38.6% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($9,366 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Penn State Altoona (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 27.4% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,574 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 82 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Southern University and A & M College (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $17,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,000)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $3,932 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $30,750)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($277 vs. $317)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/