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Overview |
UWO | Penn College | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,705 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,422 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,995 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,894 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,450 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 69% |
Admission |
UWO | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,704 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,705 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UWO | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
UWO | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UWO | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UWO | 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,241 students)
UWO vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 140.6% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($23,190.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Penn College ($12,827 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 36.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,894 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Pennsylvania College of Technology (87% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 63% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,254 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or UWO .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Penn College (3.05)
UWO vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO 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 UWO.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $300 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,748)
- Penn College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/