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Penn State Abington WCU Temple John Jay Ship Penn State Harrisburg Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Penn State Berks William Paterson University of New Jersey UMass Dartmouth Pitt-Bradford| The College of Westchester | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $277 |
Diversity |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CW | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Brandywine is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Penn State Brandywine?
- The College of Westchester is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Penn State Brandywine than The College of Westchester ($24,318.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Penn State Brandywine ($10,891 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 46.3% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($9,520 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 92.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($18,559 vs. $9,638)
CW vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or CW .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CW (95.5%)
CW vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and CW.
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,500 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $2,924 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($23,894 vs. $26,818)
- CW graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/