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Overview |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bethany, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 623 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanywv.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,720 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,720 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,605 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,005 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,651 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,721 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,884 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $319 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 623 students)
Bethany College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Penn College?
- Bethany College is 98.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Bethany College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($30,720.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Penn College ($17,605 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 1.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,900 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 313.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($30,005 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bethany College .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
Bethany College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College 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 Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $400 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $9,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,884)
- Penn College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($222 vs. $319)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/