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Overview |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | - | ||
| Admitted | 695 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Penn College?
- Wilson College is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Wilson College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,200.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Wilson College ($23,030 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 1.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,968 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 96.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($14,241 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Wilson College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/