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Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW ECU Meredith SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 469 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salem.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,354 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,048 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,159 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,014 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1053/1200 | 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 |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Salem College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salem College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (469 students vs. 460 students)
Salem College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Salem College is 120.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Salem College than Penn State New Kensington ($30,500.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Penn State New Kensington ($18,354 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.6% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,300 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 282.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($30,048 vs. $7,860)
Salem College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem 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 Salem College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 139 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Salem College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem 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 Salem College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $20,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $35,000)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/