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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Ohio University Lancaster Campus | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiou.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,004 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,996 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,228 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,913 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,572 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,994 students)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 157.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Penn College than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($23,190.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than Penn College ($7,913 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 94.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($6,228 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 30.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($7,254 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus .
- Accepted freshman Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University-Lancaster Campus 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Lancaster Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,400)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/