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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Penn State Harrisburg | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
| Location | Middletown, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,572 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,096 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,882 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 69% |
Admission |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,925 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Harrisburg | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 4,241 students)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Harrisburg or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,854.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Penn College ($22,096 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 23.5% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,130 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Penn State Harrisburg (69% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 22.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,882 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Harrisburg or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Penn State Harrisburg .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Penn State Harrisburg vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Harrisburg 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 Penn State Harrisburg.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $10,900 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Penn College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/