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Overview |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $277 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goshen College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (768 students vs. 460 students)
Goshen College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Goshen College is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Goshen College than Penn State New Kensington ($36,660.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Penn State New Kensington ($19,267 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 17% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,100 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 265.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($28,700 vs. $7,860)
Goshen College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College 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 Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 79 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Goshen College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $14,900 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($20,101 vs. $26,818)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($207 vs. $277)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/