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Overview |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 84% |
Admission |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $277 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,459 students vs. 718 students)
Vassar vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Penn State York?
- Vassar College is 336.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at Vassar than Penn State York ($63,840.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Vassar ($18,910 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 27.5% lower than costs at Vassar College ($12,984 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Vassar College (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 494.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($50,193 vs. $8,440)
Vassar vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 355 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or Penn State York? 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 York and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Penn State York (91% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,300)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,818)
- Vassar graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($163 vs. $277)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/