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Overview |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,540 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,780 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,090 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,464 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,120 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,730 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,581 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,748 students)
Concord University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 80.9% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Penn College than Concord University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Penn College ($8,464 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 20.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,090 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,120 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Concord University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Concord University .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Concord University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord 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 Concord University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Concord University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/