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Overview |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 460 students)
UM-Flint vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 9.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at UM-Flint than Penn State New Kensington ($24,882.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Penn State New Kensington ($10,840 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 22.2% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,628 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Penn State New Kensington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 70.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($13,389 vs. $7,860)
UM-Flint vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 12 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than University of Michigan Flint (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $12,800 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,500)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/