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University of Scranton Millersville University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Kean W&J University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Penn State Wilkes Barre | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 424 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,824 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,086 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,728 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (424 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Penn State Wilkes-Barre as Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($23,086.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($15,897 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette Eberly Campus (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 14.7% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,598 vs. $9,241)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Wilkes Barre (982) is 66 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Penn State Wilkes Barre and Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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/