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Overview |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,241 students)
Worcester State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 1,492.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.9% higher at Penn College than Worcester State University ($23,190.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Penn College ($14,435 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 9.2% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,130 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 23.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,254 vs. $5,881)
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Worcester State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,400)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Worcester State University 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/