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Overview |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 456 students)
UD vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Penn State New Kensington?
- University of Delaware is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at UD than Penn State New Kensington ($37,680.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Penn State New Kensington ($17,716 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,448 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than University of Delaware (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 74.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($12,996 vs. $7,450)
UD vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 218 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Penn State New Kensington (78% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $6,000 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,615 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,818)
- UD graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/