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LHU Temple Bates Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Bay State College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | - | ||
| Admitted | 52 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Bay State College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bay State 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Penn College?
- Bay State College is 84.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Bay State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,500.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Bay State College ($23,030 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 11.3% lower than costs at Bay State College ($12,130 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay State College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,243 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bay State College .
Bay State College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Bay State College (42% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $12,800 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay State College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bay State College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/