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Overview |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 713 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peace.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,550 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,550 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,041 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1151 | 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 |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $277 |
Diversity |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Peace College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Peace 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
- William Peace University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (713 students vs. 460 students)
Peace College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Peace College or Penn State New Kensington?
- William Peace University is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Peace College than Penn State New Kensington ($32,550.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Peace College ($19,757 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 7.8% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,040 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 221.8% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($25,295 vs. $7,860)
Peace College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Peace 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 Peace College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 112 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Penn State New Kensington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Peace College (18)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Peace College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Peace 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 Peace College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than William Peace University (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $19,300 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $2,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,818)
- Peace College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($248 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/