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Overview |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Juneau, AK | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,616 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,200 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,830 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,823 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 466 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7%Open | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 56.5%Open | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Alaska Southeast | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (1,923 students vs. 623 students)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill ($9,823 vs. $17,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 28.6% lower than costs at University of Alaska Southeast ($7,644 vs. $9,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Schuylkill than University of Alaska Southeast (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 54.9% larger than aid received University of Alaska Southeast ($12,665 vs. $8,177)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or University of Alaska Southeast .
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Alaska Southeast (62.7%)
University of Alaska Southeast vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alaska Southeast or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and University of Alaska Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Schuylkill is higher than University of Alaska Southeast (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($16,750 vs. $26,818)
- University of Alaska Southeast graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($173 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Schuylkill 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/