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SCAD Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU ECU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI City College of New York| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 91% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 456 students)
UNCSA vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 112.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UNCSA than Penn State New Kensington ($24,231.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Penn State New Kensington ($11,163 vs. $19,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 0.3% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($13,410 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 69.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($12,649 vs. $7,450)
UNCSA vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 128 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Penn State New Kensington (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $16,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,100)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/