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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,872 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Penn College?
- Salve Regina University is 192.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($45,250.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Salve Regina University ($23,030 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 36% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,130 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 269.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,787 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Salve Regina University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/