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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Crookston, MN | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,303 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umcrookston.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,362 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,362 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,792 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,500 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,739 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 995 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Crookston | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Crookston is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (2,303 students vs. 2,077 students)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 35.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Crookston for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $11,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.5% higher at Penn State Berks than University of Minnesota Crookston ($25,854.00 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 Berks ($12,894 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Crookston are 46.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,792 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Crookston than Penn State Berks (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Crookston students is 34.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,500 vs. $8,528)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of Minnesota-Crookston .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Crookston (1026) is 48 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Crookston students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at University of Minnesota-Crookston (3.28)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Minnesota-Crookston (57.2%)
University of Minnesota-Crookston vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Crookston or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and University of Minnesota-Crookston.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Minnesota Crookston (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Minnesota-Crookston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/