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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,481 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 96.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Penn College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($23,190.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Penn College ($9,529 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 3.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,676 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 21.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($8,830 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or West Virginia University Tech .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Penn College (3.05)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,200 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Penn College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/