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Overview |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pepper Pike, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursuline.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,390 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,390 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,042 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,502 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,059 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | - | ||
| Admitted | 519 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ursuline College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ursuline College | 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 950 students)
Ursuline College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursuline College or Penn College?
- Ursuline College is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Ursuline College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($36,390.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Penn College ($14,502 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 0.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,042 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 341.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,059 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Ursuline College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Ursuline College .
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Ursuline College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursuline College 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 Ursuline College.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College 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/