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Overview |
WCU | Penn College | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 69% |
Admission |
WCU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
WCU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
WCU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
WCU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 4,241 students)
WCU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Penn College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Penn College ($22,973 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 17.3% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,130 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 33.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,254 vs. $5,443)
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or WCU .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Penn College (3.05)
WCU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/