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Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Penn State Mont Alto OSU-Oklahoma City Temple University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg LHU WCU| Penn State Altoona | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
| Location | Altoona, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,577 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,621 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,574 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,523 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,204 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Altoona | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,577 students)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Altoona or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Penn State Altoona than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,854.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Penn College ($20,621 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,130 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Penn State Altoona (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 32% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,574 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Altoona or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Penn State Altoona .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Penn State Altoona vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Altoona 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 Penn State Altoona.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Penn College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/