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Overview |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
| Location | Whitewater, WI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,079 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uww.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,519 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,694 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,890 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,187 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,448 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,783 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,971 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 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 Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 4,241 students)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 137% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Penn College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($23,190.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Penn College ($13,322 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 53.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,890 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Pennsylvania College of Technology (76% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 73.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,254 vs. $4,187)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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-Whitewater .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn College (3.05)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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-Whitewater.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,471 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,971)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/