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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire LHU Parkside Temple UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| University of Wisconsin Superior | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
| Location | Superior, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,710 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwsuper.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,108 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,013 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,908 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,691 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,217 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-Superior | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,710 students)
UW-Superior vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Superior or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 136.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($23,190.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Penn College ($12,908 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 73% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,013 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Superior than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 96.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($7,254 vs. $3,691)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Superior or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UW-Superior .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UW-Superior vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Superior 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-Superior.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $6,700 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/