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Overview |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
| Location | Green Bay, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,599 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwgb.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,298 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,516 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,634 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,365 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,590 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 69% |
Admission |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,164 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,259 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $222 |
Diversity |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UW-Green Bay | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-Green Bay | 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
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (9,599 students vs. 4,241 students)
UW-Green Bay vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Green Bay or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 145.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Green Bay for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($23,190.00 vs. $14,516.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Penn College ($11,365 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Green Bay are 58.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,634 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Green Bay than Pennsylvania College of Technology (74% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Green Bay ($7,254 vs. $5,590)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Green Bay or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UW-Green Bay .
- Accepted freshman UW-Green Bay students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UW-Green Bay vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Green Bay 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 UW-Green Bay.
- The graduation rate at UW-Green Bay is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,700 more per year than UW-Green Bay graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Green Bay students graduate with a $241 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,259 vs. $21,500)
- UW-Green Bay graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More UW-Green Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/