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Overview |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
| Location | Oswego, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oswego.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,440 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,376 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,709 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,555 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 10,365 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,515 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oswego | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than SUNY College at Oswego based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,906 students)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oswego or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 159.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oswego for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Penn State than SUNY College at Oswego ($35,946.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Oswego than Penn State ($17,376 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 21.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($12,744 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Oswego than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Oswego students is 6.4% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($10,709 vs. $10,066)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oswego or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or SUNY College at Oswego .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 99 points higher than at SUNY College at Oswego (1103)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (24)
- SUNY College at Oswego has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oswego or Penn State? 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 and SUNY College at Oswego.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than SUNY College at Oswego (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- SUNY College at Oswego students graduate with a $5,303 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,515 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY College at Oswego graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More SUNY College at Oswego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/