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Overview |
ODU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
ODU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ODU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $222 |
Diversity |
ODU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
ODU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ODU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Penn College?
- Ohio Dominican University is 112.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at ODU than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,780.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Penn College ($21,881 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 2.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,850 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 226% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($23,646 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ODU .
- Accepted freshman ODU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ODU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $300 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,125)
- Penn College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($222 vs. $301)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/