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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 118.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Penn College than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($23,190.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Penn College ($14,049 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 22.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,130 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Pennsylvania College of Technology (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 39% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,081 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
SUNY Canton vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 SUNY Canton.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,000 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $1,948 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($19,552 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($202 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/