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UT Austin Baylor Virginia Tech UD Texas Tech Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass OU UB NC State| Texas A & M University College Station | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 44% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $277 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | 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
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 50,028 students)
Texas A&M vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 96.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Texas A&M than Penn State Main Campus ($36,239.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University College Station than Penn State ($20,375 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University College Station are 10.3% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($11,550 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University College Station than Penn State Main Campus (59% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 22% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($12,278 vs. $10,066)
Texas A&M vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 10 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State (27)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Texas A&M vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Texas A & M University College Station (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $10,300 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $55,300)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $8,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,818)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($193 vs. $277)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/