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LHU Temple Penn State Worthington Scranton Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Boston Architectural College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 747 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | the-bac.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,144 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,144 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,531 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,613 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 69% |
Admission |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| 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 |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,537 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $408 | $222 |
Diversity |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Boston Architectural College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Boston Architectural College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 747 students)
Boston Architectural College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boston Architectural College or Penn College?
- Boston Architectural College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($21,144.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Penn College than Boston Architectural College ($23,190.00 vs. $21,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Boston Architectural College ($23,030 vs. $29,531)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 31.9% lower than costs at Boston Architectural College ($12,130 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Boston Architectural College (69% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 9.7% larger than aid received Boston Architectural College ($7,254 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, Boston Architectural College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Boston Architectural College .
Boston Architectural College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boston Architectural 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 Boston Architectural College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Boston Architectural College (42% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Boston Architectural College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $18,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $39,537)
- Penn College graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($222 vs. $408)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Architectural College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/