Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

1. 1

   U. Washington graduates 40 pts more of its students than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 40%)

   Graduation rate
2. 2

   U. Washington grads earn $15K more ten years out than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's ($78,466 vs. $63,435)

   Median earnings, 10 yrs
3. 3

   U. Washington's yield is 13 pts higher than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's

   Yield rate
4. 4

   U. Washington costs about $9K less per year on average than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg ($28,764 vs. $37,800, all students)

   Average cost, all students
5. 5

   U. Washington's grants cover 20% of its full price on average, vs. 13% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

   Aid generosity
6. 6

   U. Washington is more diverse (index 0.77 vs. 0.73)

   Diversity index

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.