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Overview |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $277 |
Diversity |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 456 students)
JCU vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Penn State New Kensington?
- John Carroll University is 242.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at JCU than Penn State New Kensington ($47,300.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than JCU ($19,294 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 5.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,448 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 334.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($32,359 vs. $7,450)
JCU vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 147 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming JCU 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 JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Penn State New Kensington (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,939)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/