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Overview |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 456 students)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Penn State New Kensington?
- Cedarville University is 159.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($35,878.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Cedarville University than Penn State New Kensington ($35,878.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Cedarville University ($19,294 vs. $27,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 47.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($9,094 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 167.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($19,938 vs. $7,450)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 189 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/