Erie, PA · Dunmore, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 94.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,944 | $15,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $26,668 | — |
| Average Net Price | $20,964 | $18,239 |
| Graduation Rate | 46.0% | 32.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College accepts 95.7% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepts 94.9%. Tuition is close: $15,944 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, $15,180 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates 46% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton graduates 32%.
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 Scranton. It accepts 94.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, on average. After aid, students pay $18,239/year versus $20,964/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College: 46% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is at 32%.
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.