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University at Albany- SUNY TU UCO-Central Cleveland State University of Houston-Downtown Kent State Penn State Greater Allegheny Queens College Penn State Abington Fort Hays State University IUPUI WCU| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 34% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 522 students)
USAO vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 108.5% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Penn State Beaver than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($23,086.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Penn State Beaver ($8,390 vs. $18,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 75.1% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($7,000 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Penn State Beaver (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 31.6% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($12,201 vs. $9,274)
USAO vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is the same at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and USAO.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Beaver is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $19,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,100)
- More Penn State Beaver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/