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 | 97.4% | 95.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,208 | $14,408 |
| Average Net Price | $19,066 | $19,504 |
| Graduation Rate | 18.0% | 28.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 867 | 421 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 97.4% of applicants. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington accepts 95.3%. Tuition is close: $15,208 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, $14,408 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates 18% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates 28%.
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 New Kensington. It accepts 95.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, on average. After aid, students pay $19,066/year versus $19,504/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: 28% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley is at 18%.
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.