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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Bismarck State College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bismarckstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,167 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,251 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,830 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,309 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,239 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 69% |
Admission |
BSC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
BSC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,041 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $114 | $222 |
Diversity |
BSC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BSC | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than BSC based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,771 students)
BSC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSC or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 270.8% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271% higher at Penn College than Bismarck State College ($23,190.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than Penn College ($11,309 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 54.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,830 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bismarck State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (70% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 71.1% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($7,254 vs. $4,239)
Which college is harder to get into, BSC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or BSC .
BSC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSC 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 BSC.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,400)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $10,459 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($11,041 vs. $21,500)
- BSC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($114 vs. $222)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/