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Overview |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Lehman, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,598 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 82% |
Admission |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 653 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (875 students vs. 368 students)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($16,594 vs. $16,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (94% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 2.1% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($10,823 vs. $10,598)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Penn State Wilkes-Barre .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Wilkes Barre (982) is 27 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates of Penn State Wilkes Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,818 vs. $26,818)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton and Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($277 vs. $277)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/