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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,880 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,660 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,182 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,165 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,747 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,740 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 21,477 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 456 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 95.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Penn State New Kensington ($25,660.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Penn State New Kensington ($19,165 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 20.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,448 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Penn State New Kensington (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 30.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($9,747 vs. $7,450)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 111 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Penn State New Kensington (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $500 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,818)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/