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Overview |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
| Location | La Crosse, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,299 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwlax.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,974 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,960 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,125 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,678 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 67% |
Admission |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,312 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,356 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UW-La Crosse | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 4,307 students)
UW-La Crosse vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-La Crosse or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 93.8% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($23,190.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Penn College ($13,125 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 54.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,960 vs. $12,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (67% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 55.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($7,285 vs. $4,678)
Which college is harder to get into, UW-La Crosse or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UW-La Crosse .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UW-La Crosse vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-La Crosse 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 UW-La Crosse.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $5,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Penn College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/