Altoona, PA · Media, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 98.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,972 | $15,208 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $26,958 | $25,392 |
| Average Net Price | $21,618 | $22,710 |
| Graduation Rate | 17.0% | 26.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 2,371 | 1,236 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 13 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepts 98.1% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine accepts 98.1%. Tuition is close: $15,972 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, $15,208 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates 17% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine graduates 26%.
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 98.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, on average. After aid, students pay $21,618/year versus $22,710/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine: 26% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is at 17%.
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.