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Overview |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
| Location | Stevens Point, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,964 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsp.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,698 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,402 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,702 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,169 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,231 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,360 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $222 |
Diversity |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 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 |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UWSP | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,241 students)
UWSP vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWSP or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 130.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($23,190.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Penn College ($13,702 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 51.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 74% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,254 vs. $4,169)
Which college is harder to get into, UWSP or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UWSP .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UWSP vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWSP 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 UWSP.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,700 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,360)
- Penn College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/