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Overview |
USAO | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 473 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $18,724 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $11,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
USAO | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 585 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 1020/1280 | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 52% | ||
| 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 Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
USAO | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Hazleton based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 473 students)
USAO vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or Penn State Hazleton?
- Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton ($8,390 vs. $18,724)
- 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 Hazleton ($7,000 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Hazleton than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 9.9% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($12,201 vs. $11,106)
USAO vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or USAO .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 47 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Hazleton and USAO.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Hazleton is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (52% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Penn State Hazleton earn on average $19,200 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,100)
- More Penn State Hazleton 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/