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K-State KU Pitt State WSU Johnson County Community College Fort Hays State University Washburn University LHU Northwest Temple Park University SWOSU| Emporia State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ESU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 69% |
Admission |
ESU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ESU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $222 |
Diversity |
ESU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
ESU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 4,241 students)
ESU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 192.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Penn College than Emporia State University ($23,190.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Penn College ($14,854 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 30.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,308 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 35.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,254 vs. $5,345)
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ESU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $5,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $21,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/