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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Kean W&J| Penn State Wilkes Barre | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $214 |
Diversity |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (368 students vs. 320 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Goddard College ($23,086.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Goddard College ($16,728 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 518.3% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($2,100 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Goddard College (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 6% larger than aid received Goddard College ($10,598 vs. $10,002)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Goddard College (85.7%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $20,800 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,818)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($214 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/