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Overview |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
| Location | Roanoke, VA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,128 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jchs.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,922 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,557 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,995 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Jefferson College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,128 students)
Jefferson College of Health Sciences vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson College of Health Sciences or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 95% more expensive to attend than Jefferson College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Penn College than Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($23,190.00 vs. $19,557.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jefferson College of Health Sciences are 34.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,995 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Jefferson College of Health Sciences ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson College of Health Sciences or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Jefferson College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson College of Health Sciences students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Jefferson College of Health Sciences vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson College of Health Sciences 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 Jefferson College of Health Sciences.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Jefferson College of Health Sciences (42% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Jefferson College of Health Sciences earn on average $13,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Jefferson College of Health Sciences graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/