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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU LHU Northern Illinois KU Dominican Temple IU HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 69% |
Admission |
CSU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 101.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.9% higher at Penn College than Chicago State University ($23,190.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Penn College ($6,446 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 13.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,130 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (93% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 119.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($15,891 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Penn College (3.05)
CSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Chicago State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($222 vs. $323)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/