Athens State University vs. Peninsula College

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 2,153 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Peninsula College is in Port Angeles, WA (Remote Town setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Peninsula College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Peninsula College 16:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Peninsula College and Athens State University ($5,270 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Peninsula College than at Athens State University (79% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, open admission at Peninsula College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Peninsula College graduates have a $3,228 lower median loan debt than Athens State University graduates ($15,306 vs. $18,534).
• Among borrowers, Peninsula College graduates have an estimated $33 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Athens State University graduates ($158 vs. $191).
• More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation (49% vs. 37%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.