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Overview |
Williams | Penn College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 69% |
Admission |
Williams | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $222 |
Diversity |
Williams | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Penn College?
- Williams College is 297.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165% higher at Williams than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($61,450.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Penn College ($20,965 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 28% lower than costs at Williams College ($12,130 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Williams College (69% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 687.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($57,121 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Williams vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $29,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $44,400)
- Williams College students graduate with a $6,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $21,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($150 vs. $222)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/