Center Valley, PA · Dunmore, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 94.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,180 | $15,180 |
| Average Net Price | $19,070 | $18,239 |
| Graduation Rate | 17.0% | 32.0% |
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 Scranton accepts 94.9%. Tuition is close: $15,180 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, $15,180 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates 17% 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 Lehigh Valley. It accepts 94.2% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, on average. After aid, students pay $18,239/year versus $19,070/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton: 32% 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.