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Overview |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of West Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 69.1% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than University of West Alabama ($25,854.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than Penn State Harrisburg ($13,786 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 91.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($7,820 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of West Alabama than Penn State Harrisburg (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Alabama students is 4.6% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($9,291 vs. $8,882)
University of West Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 113 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of West Alabama (68.9%)
University of West Alabama vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than University of West Alabama (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $16,800 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $38,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $329 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($26,489 vs. $26,818)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/