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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 460 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Carlow University is 134.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Carlow University than Penn State New Kensington ($32,402.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Penn State New Kensington ($17,437 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 0.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,984 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 239.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($26,713 vs. $7,860)
Carlow University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow 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 Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 8 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Carlow University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow 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 Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/