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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Excelsior University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,833 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $222 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 4,241 students)
Excelsior University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn College than Excelsior University ($23,190.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Excelsior University (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior 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 Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $10,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($10,870 vs. $21,500)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($112 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/