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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
| Location | River Falls, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,188 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwrf.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,428 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,421 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,094 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,427 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,091 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,456 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,725 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 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 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 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 River Falls is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 140.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($23,190.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Penn College ($13,427 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 49.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,094 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Pennsylvania College of Technology (86% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 61.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($7,254 vs. $4,489)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or University of Wisconsin-River Falls .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,225 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,725)
- Penn College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/