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Overview |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 67% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 4,307 students)
Eastern University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Penn College?
- Eastern University is 137.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($36,760.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Eastern University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($36,760.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Penn College ($21,900 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 6.9% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,314 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 329.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($31,308 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Eastern University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/