Center Valley, PA · Dallas, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 97.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,208 | $14,280 |
| Average Net Price | $19,066 | $16,621 |
| Graduation Rate | 18.0% | 23.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 867 | 315 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 | 10 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley accepts 97.4% of applicants; Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97.0%. Tuition is close: $15,208 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley, $14,280 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates 18% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates 23%.
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 Wilkes-Barre. It accepts 97.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, on average. After aid, students pay $16,621/year versus $19,066/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre: 23% 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.