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Annapolis Harvard Binghamton University USAFA BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU United States Coast Guard Academy Yale Princeton Georgetown| United States Military Academy | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 84% |
Admission |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 17% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 718 students)
West Point vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State York than United States Military Academy ($24,318.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than United States Military Academy (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State York students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($8,440 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or West Point .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Penn State York? 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 York and West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Penn State York (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/