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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 4,241 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Penn College than Jacksonville State University ($23,190.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Penn College ($11,953 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 40.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,640 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,123 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Jacksonville State University .
- Accepted freshman Jacksonville State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Jacksonville State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Jacksonville State University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,400 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Jacksonville State University graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/