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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $277 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 172.8% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($25,854.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Penn State Harrisburg ($9,959 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 68.9% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($8,866 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 51.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($13,469 vs. $8,882)
UAPB vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 172 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $25,100 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $30,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $70 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($26,748 vs. $26,818)
- UAPB graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/