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LHU GCSC Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Chipola College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 553.3% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183% higher at Penn College than Chipola College ($23,190.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Penn College ($3,316 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 166% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($4,560 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 14.5% larger than aid received Chipola College ($7,254 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,000)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/