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Overview |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | New Philadelphia, OH | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,358 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,288 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $277 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Kent State University at Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,940 students)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Tuscarawas for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Penn State Abington than Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($24,586.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Penn State Abington ($11,358 vs. $20,460)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas are 20.4% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($8,882 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Penn State Abington (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Abington students is 123.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($9,589 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Kent State University at Tuscarawas .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Abington students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Abington is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $15,000 more per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas students graduate with a $993 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,818)
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($267 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/