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Overview |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $222 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Albany State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Albany 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 4,241 students)
Albany State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 280.2% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Penn College than Albany State University ($23,190.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than Penn College ($14,672 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,232 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 52% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,026 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany 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 Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Albany State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,600 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $33,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($222 vs. $343)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/