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Overview |
U of A | Penn State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
U of A | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1210/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
U of A | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 49,403 students)
U of A vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 59.4% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at U of A than Penn State Main Campus ($37,827.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Penn State ($17,075 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,744 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 51.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($15,279 vs. $10,066)
U of A vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or U of A .
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
U of A vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Penn State? 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 and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Arizona (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- U of A graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/