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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $41,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $41,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,294 | $23,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,450 | $34,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 643 | 2,992 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 2,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | Hollins College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hollins University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (782 students vs. 456 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 199.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($41,350.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Hollins College than Penn State New Kensington ($41,350.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Hollins College ($19,294 vs. $23,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 14.5% lower than costs at Hollins University ($13,448 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 361.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($34,404 vs. $7,450)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at Hollins University (1124) is 144 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Hollins College (70.9%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or Hollins College? 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 Hollins College and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Hollins College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $19,700 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,600)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/