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Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg UArts Temple| Penn State New Kensington | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $274 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State New Kensington is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (460 students vs. 172 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 193% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at PAFA than Penn State New Kensington ($40,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than PAFA ($19,757 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 34.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 104.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($16,087 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Penn State New Kensington .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Penn State New Kensington (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $33,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- PAFA graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/