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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Millersville University of Pennsylvania VCU Mason Randolph-Macon IPFW BC SU| Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or Longwood University?
- Penn State New Kensington is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Longwood University ($23,086.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Longwood University ($19,757 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 10.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,984 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Penn State New Kensington (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($10,332 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 5 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Penn State New Kensington students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Penn State New Kensington (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $12,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/