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Temple LHU Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York PAFA Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UNCSA| The University of the Arts | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | Penn College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
UArts | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | - | ||
| Admitted | 869 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UArts | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
UArts | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UArts | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Penn College?
- The University of the Arts is 229.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at UArts than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($50,950.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than UArts ($23,030 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 48% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,130 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 251% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,460 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UArts .
UArts vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (62% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,900 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/