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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Governors State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Penn College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
GSU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
GSU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 4,241 students)
GSU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 105.7% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Penn College than Governors State University ($23,190.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Penn College ($9,833 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 65.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,987 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn College (3.05)
GSU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,800 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $21,500)
- GSU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/