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LHU Temple TSU Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Tarleton Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Midland College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $222 |
Diversity |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Midland College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Midland 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
- Midland College is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,404 students vs. 4,241 students)
Midland College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 312% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.7% higher at Penn College than Midland College ($23,190.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Penn College ($6,906 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 109.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($5,800 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 47% larger than aid received Midland College ($7,254 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Midland College .
Midland College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland 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 Midland College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $400 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $21,500)
- Midland College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($56 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/