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ECSU SCSU Millersville University of Pennsylvania CCSU IPFW Buffalo State College ECU UConn SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland SUNY-Potsdam| Western Connecticut State University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 460 students)
WestConn vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 113.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Western Connecticut State University ($23,086.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Penn State New Kensington ($15,862 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 12.2% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,984 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($9,057 vs. $7,860)
WestConn vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at Penn State New Kensington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $7,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- WestConn graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/