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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Zion Bible College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Haverhill, MA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 225 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | zbc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,750 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,750 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,802 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,157 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,181 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 69% |
Admission |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Zion Bible College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 225 students)
Zion Bible College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Zion Bible College or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Zion Bible College for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Penn College than Zion Bible College ($23,190.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Zion Bible College ($23,030 vs. $25,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 2.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,802 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Zion Bible College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 1% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($7,254 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, Zion Bible College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Zion Bible College .
Zion Bible College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Zion Bible College 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 Zion Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Zion Bible College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $15,100 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $29,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/