Monaca, PA · New Kensington, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 95.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,408 | $14,408 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $24,134 | N/A |
| Average Net Price | $18,581 | $19,504 |
| Graduation Rate | 22.0% | 28.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 482 | 421 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 12 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver accepts 95.7% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington accepts 95.3%. Tuition is close: $14,408 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, $14,408 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver graduates 22% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates 28%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. It accepts 95.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, on average. After aid, students pay $18,581/year versus $19,504/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: 28% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is at 22%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.