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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Hesser College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 751 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hesser.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,600 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,834 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,505 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Hesser College | 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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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,701 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hesser College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Hesser College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 751 students)
Hesser College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hesser College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Hesser College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at Penn College than Hesser College ($23,190.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than Penn College ($11,834 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 116.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($5,600 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Hesser College (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 31.8% larger than aid received Hesser College ($7,254 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, Hesser College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Hesser College .
Hesser College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hesser 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 Hesser College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,400 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $1,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($19,701 vs. $21,500)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/