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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 69% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 4,241 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 169.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Penn College than California State University East Bay ($23,190.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than Penn College ($11,464 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 27% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,130 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is 19.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,659 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Cal State East Bay .
- Accepted freshman Cal State East Bay students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Cal State East Bay vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay 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 Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at Cal State East Bay is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $10,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $5,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($16,332 vs. $21,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($168 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/