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Overview |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 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 |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Moravian University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 460 students)
Moravian College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Moravian University is 251.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Moravian College than Penn State New Kensington ($48,569.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Moravian College ($19,757 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 14.8% lower than costs at Moravian University ($12,984 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 301.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($31,527 vs. $7,860)
Moravian College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian 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 Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 26 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Moravian College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $4,500 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/