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University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Pitt F&M Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Miami Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus LHU Penn State Brandywine Penn State| University of Pittsburgh Bradford | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,534.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Penn College ($16,505 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 17.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,332 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 85.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,470 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Pitt-Bradford .
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $13,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,909)
- Penn College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/