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Overview |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,364 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,950 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,374 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,189 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,719 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Calvin University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Calvin University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,364 students vs. 456 students)
Calvin University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Calvin University is 177.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Calvin University than Penn State New Kensington ($38,370.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Calvin University ($19,294 vs. $26,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 12.5% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,950 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin University students is 265% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($27,189 vs. $7,450)
Calvin University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin 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 Calvin University .
- The average SAT score at Calvin University (1202) is 222 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Calvin University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Calvin University (71.3%)
Calvin University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin 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 Calvin University.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $8,300 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $369 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,818)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/