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Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| High Point University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $277 |
Diversity |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 13% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 456 students)
HPU vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Penn State New Kensington?
- High Point University is 180.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at HPU than Penn State New Kensington ($38,748.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than HPU ($19,294 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 37.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($13,448 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than High Point University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 143.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($18,149 vs. $7,450)
HPU vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU 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 HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 133 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming HPU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $13,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,818)
- HPU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($231 vs. $277)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/