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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Lyndon State College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Lyndonville, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lyndonstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,632 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,800 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,290 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,304 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,981 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 69% |
Admission |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lyndon State College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,147 students)
Lyndon State College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lyndon State College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Penn College than Lyndon State College ($23,190.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Penn College ($13,304 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 17.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,290 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (94% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lyndon State College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,981 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College .
- Accepted freshman Lyndon State College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lyndon State College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Lyndon State College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $35,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/