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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $211 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 127.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at University of Charleston than Penn State New Kensington ($31,400.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than University of Charleston ($19,757 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 27.3% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,200 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 185.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($22,422 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 14 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Penn State New Kensington (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/