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Overview |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Celina, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,294 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,236 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,654 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,585 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,775 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 71% |
Admission |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 660 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 659 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8%Open | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.1%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Wright State University-Lake Campus | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,294 students)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Wright State University Lake Campus ($25,854.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($11,585 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 12.9% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,500 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than Penn State Erie Behrend College (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 67.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,685 vs. $5,775)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Wright State University-Lake Campus .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 85 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
Wright State University-Lake Campus vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State University-Lake Campus or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? 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 Erie-Behrend College and Wright State University-Lake Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/