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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University CAU South Carolina State University Miles College KY State Jackson State University| Alabama State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 85.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Penn College than Alabama State University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Penn College ($13,176 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 100.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($6,050 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,029 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
Alabama State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Alabama State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $29,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $10,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,091)
- Penn College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($222 vs. $331)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/