New Castle, Pennsylvania Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for New Castle, Pennsylvania shows: median public in-state tuition $15,940 (+189.2% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,567 (-28.8% vs U.S.) 1,041 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 1,041 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $15,940 (+189.2% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $8,962 (-10.1% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $9,567 (-28.8% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $13,000
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in New Castle, Pennsylvania—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Pennsylvania and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
New Castle vs Pennsylvania & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, Pennsylvania | $15,940 | $8,962 | $9,567 | N/A | 1,041 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $11,486 | $17,754 | $17,500 | 57.9% | 469,126 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: New Castle, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, Pennsylvania | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $62,101 | 87.2% | 78.6% | 4.5% | — | 79.3% | 0.43 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle, Pennsylvania | $15,940 | $8,962 | $9,567 | N/A | 1,041 | N/A | N/A |
| Philadelphia | $26,255 | $25,437 | $18,765 | 59.3% | 75,415 | $65,572 | 85.8% |
| Pittsburgh | $18,463 | $25,509 | $15,667 | 63.1% | 51,847 | $52,410 | 90.2% |
| Bethlehem | $36,006 | $27,006 | $15,495 | 79.8% | 16,100 | $83,722 | 81.4% |
| Harrisburg | $20,645 | $14,924 | $18,583 | 33.9% | 10,347 | $52,374 | 86.9% |
| Reading | $15,972 | $22,190 | $20,885 | 50.7% | 9,432 | $58,700 | 88.3% |
| Media | $15,029 | $12,213 | $16,500 | 23.5% | 9,216 | $63,435 | 87.2% |
| Scranton | $18,400 | $21,354 | $18,075 | 75.7% | 8,482 | $65,234 | 80.9% |
| Erie | $20,645 | $22,553 | $18,500 | 60.2% | 8,356 | $58,845 | 87.2% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: New Castle, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Sticker price
New Castle, Pennsylvania median in-state tuition is $15,940, +189.2% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: New Castle, Pennsylvania vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in New Castle, Pennsylvania is $9,567 (-28.8% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $13,000.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
New Castle, Pennsylvania median public in-state tuition is $15,940, about +189.2% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is +115.9%.
Median graduate debt is $9,567 (-28.8% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
FAQ
How many colleges are in New Castle?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in New Castle, Pennsylvania with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in New Castle?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in New Castle is $15,940 and median net price is $8,962. For Pennsylvania overall, medians are $11,486 and $17,754; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in New Castle?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in New Castle is N/A vs $62,101 for Pennsylvania and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for New Castle colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in New Castle is $9,567 vs $17,500 for Pennsylvania and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in New Castle?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 College Scorecard campuses in New Castle, Pennsylvania, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Pennsylvania college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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