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Overview |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 70% |
Admission |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Brandywine is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 120.6% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Penn State Brandywine than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($24,318.00 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 Brandywine ($8,390 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 99% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($7,000 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Penn State Brandywine (92% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 26.6% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($12,201 vs. $9,638)
USAO vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 30 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming USAO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and USAO.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Penn State Brandywine (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $19,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,100)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/