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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 78% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $277 |
Diversity |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (888 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($24,318.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($16,728 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 0% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($12,984 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 7.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($10,598 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 37 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is the same as at Penn State Lehigh Valley (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Penn State Wilkes Barre and Penn State Lehigh Valley have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/