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LHU Temple WVU Penn State D&E College VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Fairmont State| Alderson Broaddus College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Philippi, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ab.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,170 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,499 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,656 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,693 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,041 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alderson Broaddus College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 767 students)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alderson Broaddus College or Penn College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 101.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($31,200.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Penn College ($19,499 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 19.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,170 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 239.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($24,656 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Alderson Broaddus College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Alderson Broaddus College .
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Alderson Broaddus College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alderson Broaddus College 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 Alderson Broaddus College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/