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Overview |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 69% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $222 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 4,241 students)
Delaware State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 119.5% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Penn College than Delaware State University ($23,190.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Penn College ($11,886 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 16.3% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($12,130 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 91.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($13,881 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Delaware State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Delaware State University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($222 vs. $294)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/