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Overview |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Earlham College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (696 students vs. 456 students)
Earlham vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Penn State New Kensington?
- Earlham College is 268.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.6% higher at Earlham than Penn State New Kensington ($50,970.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Earlham ($19,294 vs. $26,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 1.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($13,193 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 411.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($38,111 vs. $7,450)
Earlham vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham 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 Earlham .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Penn State New Kensington (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $16,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Earlham graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/