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Ohio University University of Rio Grande LHU Temple Wright State Central State University Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Shawnee State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
Shawnee State 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 | 3.3 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Penn College than Shawnee State University ($23,190.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Penn College ($13,313 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,588 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,718 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Shawnee State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Shawnee State University (42% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $8,100 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,712)
- Penn College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/