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LHU Temple William Paterson University of New Jersey Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Keystone College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
| Location | La Plume, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,131 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keystone.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,950 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,950 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,559 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,368 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,268 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 885/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Keystone College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Keystone 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 Keystone College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,131 students)
Keystone College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Keystone College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Penn College than Keystone College ($23,190.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Penn College ($15,559 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 1.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,900 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($15,368 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Keystone College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Keystone College .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
Keystone College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Keystone 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 Keystone College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Keystone College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $11,000 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/