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Overview |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Wilmore, KY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asbury.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,072 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,072 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,375 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,903 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,550 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 993 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,943 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Asbury University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 456 students)
Asbury University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Asbury University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Asbury University is 139.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($33,072.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Asbury University than Penn State New Kensington ($33,072.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Asbury University ($19,294 vs. $21,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 39.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($9,616 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 234.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($24,903 vs. $7,450)
Asbury University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Asbury University 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 Asbury University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 121 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Asbury University (64.1%)
Asbury University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Asbury University 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 Asbury University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $15,800 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,943 vs. $26,818)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/