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LHU Temple BC- Bellevue College Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Seattle Community College South Campus | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,901 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southseattle.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,383 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,594 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,422 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 69% |
Admission |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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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| Application Deadline | Sep 13, 2024 |
Academics |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 32:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Seattle South | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College South Campus is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (4,901 students vs. 4,241 students)
Seattle South vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle South or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 246.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.8% higher at Penn College than Seattle Community College South Campus ($23,190.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than Penn College ($9,594 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 16.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,383 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Seattle Community College South Campus (69% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Community College South Campus students is 2.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,422 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle South or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Seattle South .
Seattle South vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle South 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 Seattle South.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/