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Boise State Idaho BYU-I UVU LHU Temple Washington State Utah WSU MSU Penn State Snow College| Idaho State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ISU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 4,241 students)
ISU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 160.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at ISU than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($23,906.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Penn College ($12,425 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 59.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,626 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,145 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Penn College (3.05)
ISU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Idaho State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,950)
- Penn College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/