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Overview |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
| Location | Parkersburg, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,288 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvup.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,032 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,024 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,200 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,029 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,811 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 69% |
Admission |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,031 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $222 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,288 students)
West Virginia University at Parkersburg vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University at Parkersburg or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 283.2% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at Penn College than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($23,190.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Penn College ($3,029 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 68.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,200 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Pennsylvania College of Technology (82% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 24.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($7,254 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University at Parkersburg or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or West Virginia University at Parkersburg .
West Virginia University at Parkersburg vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University at Parkersburg 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 West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $12,900 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($12,031 vs. $21,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($124 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/