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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 293.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Susquahanna than Penn State New Kensington ($54,440.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Susquahanna ($19,757 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 15.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,984 vs. $14,960)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington as Susquehanna University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 420.5% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($40,914 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Penn State New Kensington .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Penn State New Kensington (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/