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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | - | ||
| Admitted | 629 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 2% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Penn College?
- Washington Adventist University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Washington Adventist University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($23,400.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Penn College ($17,088 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 16.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,440 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($15,534 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Washington Adventist University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Washington Adventist University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,039)
- Penn College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/