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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Johnson State College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Johnson, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,779 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,592 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,404 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,546 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,740 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,031 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,209 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,819 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $222 |
Diversity |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Johnson State College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,779 students)
Johnson State College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson State College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Johnson State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,680.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than Penn College ($15,546 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 2.3% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($12,130 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 75.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,740 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson State College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Johnson State College .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Johnson State College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson State 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 Johnson State College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Johnson State College (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $10,500 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson State College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,819)
- Penn College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson State College graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/