Dunmore, PA · Johnstown, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 94.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,208 | $14,906 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | N/A | $26,780 |
| Average Net Price | $17,536 | $18,452 |
| Graduation Rate | 39.0% | 56.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 800 | 1,813 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 11 | 14 |
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
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. It accepts 94.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
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
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.