Media, PA · Middletown, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 97.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,208 | $15,972 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $25,392 | $26,958 |
| Average Net Price | $22,710 | $23,788 |
| Graduation Rate | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,236 | 4,478 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 15 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine accepts 98.1% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 97.6%. Tuition is close: $15,208 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, $15,972 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. Six-year graduation rates are close: 26% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, 26% at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg.
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 Harrisburg. It accepts 97.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, on average. After aid, students pay $22,710/year versus $23,788/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is at 26%; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is at 26%.
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.