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Overview |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 460 students)
Arcadia vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Penn State New Kensington?
- Arcadia University is 235.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Arcadia than Penn State New Kensington ($46,430.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Arcadia ($19,757 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 5.7% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,984 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 293.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($30,934 vs. $7,860)
Arcadia vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 124 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Penn State New Kensington (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $8,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/