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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Temple IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland Point Park University CalArts Pace University-New York University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg PAFA| Penn State New Kensington | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 268.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at UArts than Penn State New Kensington ($50,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than UArts ($19,757 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 38.2% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,984 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 223.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($25,460 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 65 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UArts (80%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or UArts? 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 UArts and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Penn State New Kensington (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $20,800 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,500)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/