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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton vs University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Dunmore, PA · Johnstown, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ScrantonUniversity of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Acceptance Rate98.5%94.8%
In-State Tuition$15,208$14,906
Out-of-State TuitionN/A$26,780
Average Net Price$17,536$18,452
Graduation Rate39.0%56.0%
Total Enrollment8001,813
Student-Faculty Ratio1114

GradFax Analysis

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton accepts 98.5% of applicants. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepts 94.8%. Tuition is close: $15,208 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, $14,906 at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton graduates 39% of students in 6 years. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates 56%.

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

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. It accepts 94.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown more affordable?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton, on average. After aid, students pay $17,536/year versus $18,452/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown: 56% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is at 39%.

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.