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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 82% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 875 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 106.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SUNY College at Cortland ($24,318.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SUNY Cortland ($16,594 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 4.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,984 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SUNY College at Cortland (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 15.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($10,823 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or SUNY Cortland .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $8,000 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/