Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Altoona Penn State Penn State Berks Gannon University UB Penn State Abington PennWest Edinboro Pitt Carlow University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Pitt-Bradford| Penn State Erie Behrend College | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,295 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #503 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | potomac.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $5,760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,968 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,685 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 0% |
Admission |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,363 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $315 |
Diversity |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 569 students)
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 167.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348.9% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than Potomac College Herndon ($25,854.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 14.3% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($11,360 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Potomac College Herndon (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($9,685 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Penn State Erie-Behrend College .
Penn State Erie-Behrend College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (66% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,400)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $3,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($26,818 vs. $30,500)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($277 vs. $315)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/