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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $268 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or Temple?
- Temple University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Temple than Penn State New Kensington ($34,684.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Temple ($19,757 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 20.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,984 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Temple University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 47.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($11,575 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Penn State New Kensington .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Temple (79.7%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or Temple? 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 Temple and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Penn State New Kensington (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $55,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Temple graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/