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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 456 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Penn State New Kensington?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 347.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State New Kensington ($61,858.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($19,294 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 28.9% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($13,448 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 537.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($47,463 vs. $7,450)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Penn State New Kensington (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $4,900 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/