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Millersville University of Pennsylvania SUNY Delhi UB IPFW SUNY Canton ECU SUNY College at Oneonta Alfred University IUPUI SUNY Cortland SUNY at Fredonia Morrisville| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 460 students)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Penn State New Kensington than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($23,086.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Penn State New Kensington ($17,262 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 4.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($12,984 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 12.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,830 vs. $7,860)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State 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 Alfred State College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 36 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Alfred State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Alfred State College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $13,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,818)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($153 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/