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Overview |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,545 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,100 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,321 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,779 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,147 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 3,391 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $277 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 456 students)
Canisius vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Penn State New Kensington?
- Canisius College is 125% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($31,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Canisius than Penn State New Kensington ($31,100.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Canisius ($19,294 vs. $19,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 2.2% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($13,160 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canisius College students is 205.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($22,779 vs. $7,450)
Canisius vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius 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 Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Canisius College (1078) is 98 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Canisius 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 Canisius (81.8%)
Canisius vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Penn State New Kensington (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $5,400 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,818)
- Canisius graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/