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Overview |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
| Location | University of Richmond, VA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,876 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | richmond.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,330 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,330 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,870 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,248 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,385 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,364 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,501 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1398/1530 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,148 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
University of Richmond | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Richmond | 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,876 students)
University of Richmond vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Richmond or Penn State?
- University of Richmond is 228.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at University of Richmond than Penn State Main Campus ($60,330.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than University of Richmond ($26,747 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,744 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Penn State Main Campus (57% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 360.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($46,385 vs. $10,066)
University of Richmond vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Richmond or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Richmond .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 135 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
University of Richmond vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Richmond 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 University of Richmond.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $18,600 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $55,300)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,818)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($218 vs. $277)
- More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/