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Overview |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNCG | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 456 students)
UNCG vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 212.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Penn State New Kensington than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($23,316.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Penn State New Kensington ($10,592 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 27.7% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,534 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 19.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,921 vs. $7,450)
UNCG vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 55 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than UNCG (89.8%)
UNCG vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Penn State New Kensington (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $16,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,818)
- UNCG graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/