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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,830 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,823 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 466 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56.5%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Southeast is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (1,923 students vs. 888 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 160.4% more expensive to attend than University of Alaska Southeast for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than University of Alaska Southeast ($24,318.00 vs. $19,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Southeast than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,823 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Southeast are 32.1% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($9,830 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Southeast than Penn State Lehigh Valley (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 20.9% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($9,886 vs. $8,177)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or University of Alaska Southeast .
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of Alaska Southeast (62.7%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than University of Alaska Southeast (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $16,500 more per year than University of Alaska Southeast graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,800)
- University of Alaska Southeast students graduate with a $10,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($16,750 vs. $26,818)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($173 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alaska Southeast students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/