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TU UMES UMBC LHU Daemen College Temple Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Penn College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 69% |
Admission |
UB | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UB | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
UB | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UB | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 111.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Penn College than University of Baltimore ($23,190.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Penn College ($18,122 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 59.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,130 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Pennsylvania College of Technology (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,544 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UB .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $16,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and UB graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and UB graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/