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Overview |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $222 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 4,241 students)
Central State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 198.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.2% higher at Penn College than Central State University ($23,190.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Penn College ($10,194 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,900 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 4.5% larger than aid received Central State University ($7,254 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Central State University (2.8)
Central State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Central State University (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $17,200 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $27,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $39,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($222 vs. $403)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/