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Randolph-Macon Millersville University of Pennsylvania JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University IPFW Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason ECU| Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 142.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Roanoke College than Penn State New Kensington ($33,510.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Roanoke College ($19,757 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 18.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,984 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 360.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($36,176 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 112 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $4,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,200)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/