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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Grace Bible College ($25,854.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($12,988 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 47% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($8,830 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Penn State Erie Behrend College (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace Bible College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($10,323 vs. $9,685)
Grace Bible College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
Grace Bible College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible College or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 State Erie-Behrend College and Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Grace Bible College (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $26,818)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/