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Overview |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,620 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,620 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,732 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,546 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $222 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Thiel College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Thiel College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 907 students)
Thiel College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or Penn College?
- Thiel College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Thiel College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($33,620.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thiel College than Penn College ($22,732 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 17.3% lower than costs at Thiel College ($12,130 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 280% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,563 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Thiel College .
- Accepted freshman Thiel College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Thiel College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel College 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Thiel College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,600 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $6,376 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,876)
- Penn College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($222 vs. $288)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/