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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Marlboro College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Marlboro, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 142 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marlboro.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,595 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marlboro College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 142 students)
Marlboro College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marlboro College or Penn College?
- Marlboro College is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Marlboro College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,500.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 3.8% lower than costs at Marlboro College ($12,130 vs. $12,595)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Marlboro College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marlboro College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Marlboro College .
Marlboro College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marlboro 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 Marlboro College.
- The graduation rate at Marlboro College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $13,000 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marlboro College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/