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Overview |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Plattsburgh, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,474 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plattsburgh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | 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 | $15,380 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,625 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,872 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 4,827 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 875 students)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 106.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 College at Plattsburgh ($16,594 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 18.5% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,984 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 1.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,823 vs. $10,667)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 College at Plattsburgh .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 131 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
SUNY College at Plattsburgh vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 College at Plattsburgh.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $11,300 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $4,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,818)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Plattsburgh students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/