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State University of New York at New Paltz University at Albany- SUNY Pace University-New York Millersville University of Pennsylvania SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Queens College Iona College IPFW UB| SUNY at Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | 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 | $15,400 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 456 students)
Purchase College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Purchase College 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 SUNY at Purchase College ($23,316.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Penn State New Kensington ($18,651 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 14.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,448 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than SUNY at Purchase College (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($9,627 vs. $7,450)
Purchase College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College 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 Purchase College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 102 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Purchase College 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 Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $15,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/