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Overview |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,241 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pct.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,450 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,190 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,030 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,254 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 50% |
Admission |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $191 |
Diversity |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,775 students)
Penn College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn College or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 96.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at LGCNHS than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($30,408.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than LGCNHS ($23,030 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 10.3% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,000 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (69% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 18.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($7,254 vs. $6,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Penn College .
Penn College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Penn College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $6,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($191 vs. $222)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/