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Wilmington University LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Wesley College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Goldey Beacom College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | - | ||
| Admitted | 392 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Penn College than Goldey Beacom College ($23,190.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Penn College ($13,454 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 4.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,600 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 34.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,739 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,675)
- Penn College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Goldey-Beacom College graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom 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/