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Overview |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Meredith | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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
- Meredith College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 460 students)
Meredith vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Penn State New Kensington?
- Meredith College is 206.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Meredith than Penn State New Kensington ($42,420.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Meredith ($19,757 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 3.5% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,544 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 279.5% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($29,825 vs. $7,860)
Meredith vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 56 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Penn State New Kensington (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $15,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Meredith graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/