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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than University of Minnesota-Crookston based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,303 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 29.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Crookston for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Penn State Abington than University of Minnesota Crookston ($24,586.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Crookston than Penn State Abington ($12,894 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 9.2% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($9,792 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston than Penn State Abington (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 19.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($11,500 vs. $9,589)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Crookston (1026) is 51 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Crookston students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Crookston is higher than Penn State Abington (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $9,300 more per year than University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,000)
- University of Minnesota Crookston students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Crookston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/