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Overview |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1080/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $277 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 460 students)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Allegheny College is 283% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at Allegheny College than Penn State New Kensington ($52,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Allegheny College ($19,757 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 6.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($12,984 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 442% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($42,599 vs. $7,860)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Allegheny College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 State New Kensington and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $100 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,200)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $29,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($277 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/