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Overview |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Curry College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | 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 Curry College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Penn College?
- Curry College is 174.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Curry College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($42,440.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Curry College ($23,030 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 40.4% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,130 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 305.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,402 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Curry College (3.01)
Curry College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/