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Is Penn College a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Above Average In-State Value
$27,626 Avg Annual Cost

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Penn College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Penn College measures up.

Penn College Value Ranking

Penn College Best Value ranking badge
#2,466 National Value Rank
#113 Pennsylvania Value Rank
D Value Grade

Penn College is ranked #2,466 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #113 of 168 for value.

Penn College’s Best Value Majors

These Penn College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

Major National Value Rank
Environment / Natural Resources #1 of 1
Other Electromechanical & Instrumentation & Maintenance Technologies/Technicians #2 of 2
Electronic / Computer Technology #2 of 2
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician #2 of 2
Industrial Technology #2 of 2
Culinary Arts #3 of 8
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager #4 of 4
Construction Trades #4 of 4
Building Management & Inspection #4 of 5
General Drafting & Design Technology/Technician #4 of 7

Pennsylvania College of Technology Value Report

Read the full Penn College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Pennsylvania, Penn College Offers Average Quality for a Good Price

Above Average Pennsylvania Value
Above Average Pennsylvania Quality
$27,626 Avg Annual Cost

Pennsylvania College of Technology is ranked #56 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #113 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.

State Value Ranking  113 out of 168
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  62.5 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Penn College financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Above Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Pennsylvania College of Technology is ranked #2,466 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Pennsylvania College of Technology is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

National Value Ranking  2,466 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  28.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will Penn College Cost?

$27,626 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$32,974 Sticker Price Per Year
$110,506 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Penn College costs about $27,626. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $110,506 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $32,974 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $25,110 / year
Average Cost (all students) $27,626 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $110,506

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Penn College net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

88% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$9,919 Avg Grant / Scholarship
68% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Penn College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $131,896
All Students $110,506 #2,466 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $100,440
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $131,896
All Students $110,506 #113 B-
Only Students Receiving Aid $100,440

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at Penn College shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $21,863
$30K–$48K $22,302
$48K–$75K $23,543
$75K–$110K $28,493
Over $110K $30,514

About 68% of Penn College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,919 per year. Get more details on the Penn College financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Penn College net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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