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Millersville University of Pennsylvania LHU Temple Penn State Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania VSU| Salem International University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Salem, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 984 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,750 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,132 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,955 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
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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 |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,618 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 2% |
Students |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salem International University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Salem International University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 984 students)
Salem International University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem International University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Penn College than Salem International University ($23,190.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than Penn College ($13,132 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 44.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,400 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem International University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,955 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Salem International University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Salem International University .
Salem International University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem International University 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 Salem International University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Salem International University (42% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $10,800 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $33,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,618)
- Penn College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($222 vs. $275)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/