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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Colorado Mountain College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 69% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain 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 |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $222 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | 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
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 4,241 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Penn College than Colorado Mountain College ($23,190.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than Penn College ($6,092 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 7.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,320 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Colorado Mountain College (69% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mountain College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,375 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,700 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($8,750 vs. $21,500)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($90 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/