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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #613 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 63% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,572 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($16,959 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 59.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($9,366 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Penn State Harrisburg (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 18.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,882 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 132 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Southern University and A & M College (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/