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Overview |
Central | Penn College | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Central | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Central | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Central | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Central | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 4,241 students)
Central vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 92.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Penn College than University of Central Missouri ($23,190.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Penn College ($15,117 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 25.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,699 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 11.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,254 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Central vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $941 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,441)
- Penn College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/