Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State CUNY Graduate Center Penn State Mont Alto Mercy OSU-Oklahoma City Temple University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| Touro College | Penn State Altoona | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,111 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | touro.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,010 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,960 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 68% |
Admission |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,530 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,091 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1428 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $277 |
Diversity |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Touro College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 2,577 students)
Touro College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Touro College or Penn State Altoona?
- Touro College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Penn State Altoona than Touro College ($25,854.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Touro College ($20,621 vs. $23,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 85.2% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($7,010 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than Penn State Altoona (88% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Touro College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($9,941 vs. $9,574)
Touro College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Touro College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Touro College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Touro College (71.3%)
Touro College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Touro College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Touro College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Touro College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $15,500 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $14,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,818)
- Touro College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($129 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/