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Overview |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Wright State | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 460 students)
Wright State vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Penn State New Kensington?
- Penn State New Kensington is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Wright State University Main Campus ($23,086.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Penn State New Kensington ($15,650 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 21.5% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($10,686 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 12.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,867 vs. $7,860)
Wright State vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 54 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Wright State vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is the same as at Penn State New Kensington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $11,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Wright State 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 Wright State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/