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Alaska Pacific University LHU Temple University of Alaska Fairbanks Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania UC Riverside UC Davis| University of Alaska Anchorage | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Penn College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
UAA | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
UAA | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UAA | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 4,241 students)
UAA vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 149.5% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Penn College than University of Alaska Anchorage ($23,190.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Penn College ($15,609 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($12,130 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Pennsylvania College of Technology (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 23.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,929 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UAA vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,400)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $2,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($18,704 vs. $21,500)
- UAA graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/