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Overview |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Upper Burrell, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,757 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,860 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 678 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1210 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $248 |
Diversity |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Penn State New Kensington | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 460 students)
Penn State New Kensington vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State New Kensington or West Virginia University Tech?
- Penn State New Kensington is 76.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Penn State New Kensington than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($23,086.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Penn State New Kensington ($9,529 vs. $19,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 11.2% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($11,676 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 12.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($8,830 vs. $7,860)
Penn State New Kensington vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State New Kensington or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Penn State New Kensington .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 2 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Penn State New Kensington students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Penn State New Kensington vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State New Kensington or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Penn State New Kensington.
- The graduation rate at Penn State New Kensington is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (40% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $4,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,818)
- West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/