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Virginia Tech JMU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina IPFW Mason ECU VCU William & Mary SUNY College at Oneonta| Penn State New Kensington | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,316 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,294 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,450 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 643 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 456 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or VMI?
- Penn State New Kensington is 37.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at VMI than Penn State New Kensington ($40,778.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Penn State New Kensington ($17,229 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 22.4% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,990 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Virginia Military Institute (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 84.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($13,735 vs. $7,450)
Penn State New Kensington vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 159 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than VMI (81.7%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or VMI? 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 VMI and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Penn State New Kensington (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- VMI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/