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RMC LHU Temple Penn State Montana State University-Northern VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania MSU| Montana State University Billings | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 4,057 students)
MSU Billings vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 234.4% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Penn College than Montana State University Billings ($23,190.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Penn College ($12,487 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 45.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,348 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 34.5% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($7,254 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman MSU Billings students have at the same average high school GPA (3.05) as students at Penn College (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings 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 MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Montana State University Billings (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,600 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/