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LHU Temple CSN Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Great Basin College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Elko, NV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,197 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcnv.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,608 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,872 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,058 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,865 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| 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 |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $222 |
Diversity |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Great Basin College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,197 students)
Great Basin College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Basin College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 328.2% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Penn College than Great Basin College ($23,190.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Penn College ($7,058 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 102.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($6,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Great Basin College (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 23.7% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($7,254 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Basin College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Great Basin College .
Great Basin College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Basin 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 Great Basin College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Great Basin College (42% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,600 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $21,500)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($98 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/