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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Clarks Summit University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BBC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
BBC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | - | ||
| Admitted | 223 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $222 |
Diversity |
BBC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BBC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Penn College?
- Clarks Summit University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at BBC than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,700.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Penn College ($16,176 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 66.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,300 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 172.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($19,782 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Penn College (3.05)
BBC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $10,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $21,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($182 vs. $222)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/