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Millersville University of Pennsylvania IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland UVA University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Roanoke College| Penn State New Kensington | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $244 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Penn State New Kensington than Southern Virginia University ($23,086.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than SVU ($19,757 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 41.9% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($9,150 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,188 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 61 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or SVU? 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 SVU and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than Southern Virginia University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $14,700 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,818)
- SVU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($244 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/