Penn State New Kensington vs. Widener
Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and Widener University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and Widener University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Widener's tuition ($53,638) is more expensive than Penn State New Kensington ($23,872).
- Widener's acceptance rate (84.02%) is lower than Penn State New Kensington (93.31%).
- Penn State New Kensington has higher yield (20.83%) than Widener (14.85%).
- Widener's SAT score (1,170) is higher than Penn State New Kensington (1,110).
- Penn State New Kensington's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Widener (11 to 1).
- Widener (5,610 students) is larger than Penn State New Kensington (456 students) with more enrolled students.
- Widener ($31,720) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State New Kensington ($8,320).
- Widener's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Penn State New Kensington (24%).

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Public, 4 years • New Kensington, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,380 In-State
$23,872 out-of-state
$23,872 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,320
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
93.31% Acceptance Rate
20.83% Yield
Enrollment
456 (All undergraduate)
2 Online Students
Graduation Rate
24% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
97 Staffs (full-time)
$72,607 Faculty Salary
$59,902 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living

Widener University
Private, 4 years • Chester, PA #246 National Universities, #64 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$53,638
Financial Aid
$31,720
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
Admission
84.02% Acceptance Rate
14.85% Yield
Enrollment
2,811 Undergraduate
2,799 Graduate
1,079 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
276 Faculties (full-time)
808 Staffs (full-time)
$80,969 Faculty Salary
$68,104 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,200 annual charge
-1,400 capacity
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