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Overview |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $277 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 460 students)
Albion College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Albion College is 293.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.7% higher at Albion College than Penn State New Kensington ($54,410.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Penn State New Kensington ($19,351 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 4.1% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,470 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 503.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($47,406 vs. $7,860)
Albion College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 124 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Albion College 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 (91.4%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $300 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,200)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($277 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/