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Overview |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 4,241 students)
Washburn University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Penn College than Washburn University ($23,190.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Penn College ($12,473 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 20.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,040 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,818 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Washburn University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Washburn University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $4,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($16,900 vs. $21,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($174 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/