Dallas, PA · California, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Pennsylvania Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 93.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,258 | $11,388 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | — | $16,006 |
| Average Net Price | $16,275 | $19,579 |
| Graduation Rate | 17.0% | 51.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 94.5% of applicants; Pennsylvania Western University accepts 93.7%. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's in-state tuition is $14,258. Pennsylvania Western University's is $11,388. Pennsylvania Western University is cheaper. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates 17% of students in 6 years. Pennsylvania Western University graduates 51%.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $16,275/year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre and $19,579/year at Pennsylvania Western University. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pennsylvania Western University. It accepts 93.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, on average. After aid, students pay $16,275/year versus $19,579/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Pennsylvania Western University: 51% of students finish in 6 years. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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.