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Overview |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Alma College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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
- Alma College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 460 students)
Alma College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Alma College is 228% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Alma College than Penn State New Kensington ($45,346.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Alma College ($19,757 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 2.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,624 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 341.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($34,736 vs. $7,860)
Alma College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma 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 Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 130 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Alma 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 Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $7,000 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/