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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Trocaire College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trocaire.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,468 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,881 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 301 | - | ||
| Admitted | 205 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trocaire | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,022 students)
Trocaire vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trocaire or Penn College?
- Trocaire College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($18,890.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Penn College than Trocaire College ($23,190.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than Penn College ($18,468 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 22.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,900 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trocaire College students is 50% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,881 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Trocaire or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Trocaire .
Trocaire vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trocaire 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 Trocaire.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,200 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/