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LHU Temple Monroe College-Main Campus Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Plaza College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | - | ||
| Admitted | 322 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $222 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Penn College than Plaza College ($23,190.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Penn College ($17,178 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 73.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 6.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($7,254 vs. $6,822)
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Plaza College .
Plaza College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $17,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $7,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $21,500)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($143 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/