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Overview |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Keyser, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,145 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potomacstatecollege.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,752 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,120 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,386 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,822 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,043 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Potomac State College of West Virginia University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,145 students)
Potomac State College of West Virginia University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Potomac State College of West Virginia University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 225.1% more expensive to attend than Potomac State College of West Virginia University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Penn College than Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($23,190.00 vs. $12,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac State College of West Virginia University than Penn College ($7,822 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are 29.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,386 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Potomac State College of West Virginia University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 20% larger than aid received Potomac State College of West Virginia University ($7,254 vs. $6,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Potomac State College of West Virginia University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Potomac State College of West Virginia University .
- Accepted freshman Potomac State College of West Virginia University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Potomac State College of West Virginia University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
- Graduates from Potomac State College of West Virginia University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Penn College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac State College of West Virginia University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/