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Overview |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 460 students)
ASU vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 225.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Appalachian State University ($23,086.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Penn State New Kensington ($13,084 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,582 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State New Kensington students is 5.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($7,860 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 177 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Penn State New Kensington (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $13,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- ASU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/