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LHU Temple USC Aiken Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Savannah State University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Armstrong State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 69% |
Admission |
AASU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
AASU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
AASU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
AASU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 4,241 students)
AASU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 289.7% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Penn College than Armstrong State University ($23,190.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Penn College ($12,404 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 19.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,176 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Armstrong State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 4.2% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($7,254 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Penn College (3.05)
AASU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Armstrong State University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,000 more per year than AASU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $21,500)
- AASU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/