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Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill URI YCP| Penn State York | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
| Location | York, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 69% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 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 York | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Penn State York than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($24,318.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Penn College ($18,910 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 York ($12,130 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Pennsylvania College of Technology (84% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State York students is 16.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,440 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York 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 York .
Penn State York vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Penn State York is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Penn College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/