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Overview |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | - | ||
| Admitted | 654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Penn College?
- Lourdes University is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Lourdes University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,750.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Penn College ($22,634 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 1.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 148.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($18,038 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lourdes University .
- Accepted freshman Lourdes University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lourdes University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or Penn 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 College and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Lourdes University (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,800 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($222 vs. $312)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/