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Overview |
UALR | Penn College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 69% |
Admission |
UALR | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
UALR | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,241 students)
UALR vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 169.7% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Penn College than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($23,190.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Penn College ($11,173 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 32.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,162 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Pennsylvania College of Technology (92% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 44.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,494 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UALR vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/