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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Maria College of Albany | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 752 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mariacollege.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,980 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,290 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 256 | - | ||
| Admitted | 156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 965/1095 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,118 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $222 |
Diversity |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 21% | 2% |
Students |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Maria College of Albany | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (4,307 students vs. 752 students)
Maria College of Albany vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maria College of Albany or Penn College?
- Maria College of Albany is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Penn College than Maria College of Albany ($23,190.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Penn College ($17,290 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 29.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,500 vs. $12,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maria College of Albany than Pennsylvania College of Technology (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is 17% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,521 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, Maria College of Albany or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Maria College of Albany .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
Maria College of Albany vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maria College of Albany 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 Maria College of Albany.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $1,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,118 vs. $21,500)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/