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Taylor University Millersville University of Pennsylvania IU Olivet Nazarene University IPFW Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $277 |
Diversity |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 460 students)
IWU vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Penn State New Kensington?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at IWU than Penn State New Kensington ($29,684.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than IWU ($19,757 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 29.2% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,050 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 156.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($20,194 vs. $7,860)
IWU vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 106 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Penn State New Kensington (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $1,000 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,714 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,818)
- IWU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($249 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/