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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,294 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,450 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 643 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 456 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Penn State New Kensington is 1.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Penn State New Kensington ($25,534.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Penn State New Kensington ($17,909 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 9.4% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,290 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 46.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($10,886 vs. $7,450)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 42 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Penn State New Kensington (93.3%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Penn State New Kensington (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,909)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/