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Overview |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
| Location | Randolph Center, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,136 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vtc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,984 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,992 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,898 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,253 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,130 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,605 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,050 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Vermont Tech | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,136 students vs. 4,307 students)
Vermont Tech vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vermont Tech or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Penn College than Vermont Technical College ($23,190.00 vs. $19,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Penn College ($21,253 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.7% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($12,314 vs. $12,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,000 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, Vermont Tech or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Vermont Tech .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Vermont Tech vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vermont Tech 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 Vermont Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Vermont Technical College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,400)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $5,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($16,050 vs. $21,500)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($165 vs. $222)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/