Altoona, PA · Media, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 95.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,944 | $15,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $26,668 | $25,118 |
| Average Net Price | $22,506 | $21,739 |
| Graduation Rate | 18.0% | 21.0% |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepts 97.3% of applicants. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine accepts 95.3%. Tuition is close: $15,944 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, $15,180 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates 18% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine graduates 21%.
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 Brandywine. It accepts 95.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, on average. After aid, students pay $21,739/year versus $22,506/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine: 21% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is at 18%.
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.