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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,294 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,450 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 75% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 643 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,240 students vs. 456 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Penn State New Kensington ($39,000.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Penn State New Kensington ($13,150 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 30.1% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,448 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than University of Connecticut Stamford (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 94.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($14,478 vs. $7,450)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 29 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford 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 (93.3%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 Connecticut-Stamford and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Penn State New Kensington (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/