McKeesport, PA · California, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pennsylvania Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 94.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,408 | $11,436 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $24,134 | $16,054 |
| Average Net Price | $15,574 | $18,094 |
| Graduation Rate | 19.0% | 52.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 352 | 10,834 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 9 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96.5% of applicants. Pennsylvania Western University accepts 94.3%. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny's in-state tuition is $14,408. Pennsylvania Western University's is $11,436. Pennsylvania Western University is cheaper. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates 19% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania Western University graduates 52%.
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 Western University. It accepts 94.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny, on average. After aid, students pay $15,574/year versus $18,094/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania Western University: 52% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny is at 19%.
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.