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Overview |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or Penn College?
- Moravian University is 214.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Moravian College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($48,569.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Moravian College ($23,030 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22.9% lower than costs at Moravian University ($12,130 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 334.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($31,527 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Moravian College .
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Moravian College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/