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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Williamsport, PA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,241 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pct.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,450 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,190 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,030 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,254 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 17% |
Admission |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $315 |
Diversity |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn College | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 534 students)
Penn College vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn College or Potomac College-Washington?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 168.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.6% higher at Penn College than Potomac College Washington ($23,190.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than Penn College ($16,802 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 6.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,360 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Potomac College Washington (69% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 96.6% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($7,254 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn College or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or Penn College .
Penn College vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn College or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and Penn College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Potomac College Washington (42% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $7,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,500)
- Penn College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($222 vs. $315)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/