Center Valley, PA · New Kensington, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,180 | $14,380 |
| Average Net Price | $19,070 | $19,294 |
| Graduation Rate | 17.0% | 24.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 94.2% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington accepts 93.3%. Tuition is close: $15,180 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, $14,380 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates 17% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates 24%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. It accepts 93.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, on average. After aid, students pay $19,070/year versus $19,294/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: 24% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley 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.