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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,420 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,896 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,848 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,776 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 91% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,249 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 9,538 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $277 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (7,420 students vs. 456 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 95.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Penn State New Kensington than State University of New York at New Paltz ($23,316.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Penn State New Kensington ($17,848 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 18.2% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($13,448 vs. $15,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than State University of New York at New Paltz (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by State University of New York at New Paltz students is 17.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,776 vs. $7,450)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 144 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz (58.7%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Penn State New Kensington (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $7,900 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $7,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,818)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/