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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 63% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $277 |
Diversity |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 4,572 students)
SCF vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 550.7% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 993.2% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($25,854.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Penn State Harrisburg ($13,451 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 39.3% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,978 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 81% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,882 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $21,600 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $18,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($8,610 vs. $26,818)
- SCF graduates are paying $188 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($89 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/