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Media, PA · Greensburg, PA
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,585/yr | $17,945/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,904/yr | $9,514/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $24,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,580/yr | $10,146/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,157/yr | $15,877/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,067/yr | $21,381/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,031/yr | $24,751/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,474/yr | $13,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,274/yr | $14,240/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $738/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,020/yr | $4,810/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,088/yr | $30,141/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,208/yr | $14,710/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,392/yr | $26,584/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 57% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 95% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1080–1310 | 1055–1253 |
| SAT average | 1200 | 1160 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 17–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 15–23 · Math 16–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,461 | 2,936 |
| Students accepted | 2,346 | 2,875 |
| Students who enrolled | 442 | 388 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 26% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,435/yr | $66,125/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,301–$93,790 | $43,765–$96,619 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 27% | 42% |
| White students graduating | 27% | 46% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 18% | 32% |
| Asian students graduating | 29% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,620/yr | $54,240/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 33% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,370/yr | $61,823/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Computer & Information Sciences 20% · Psychology 16% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 16% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 15% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 9% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Engineering — $85,446/yr | Applied Mathematics — $58,358/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 33% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,223 | 1,305 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $9,857/mo | $8,269/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $61,924 | $81,308 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Media, PA | Greensburg, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1967 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | No data reported | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Men | 63% | 46% |
| Women | 37% | 54% |
| White students | 48% | 71% |
| Black students | 19% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 14% | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 21% |
| Part-time students | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,078/yr | $8,456/yr |
| Endowment | $18.5M | $7.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 250 | 625 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,508/yr | $7,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,312/yr | $4,790/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 14 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 175 | 198 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $666,200 | $935,444 |
| Athletics revenue | $666,200 | $935,444 |
| Recruiting spend | $4,000 | $9,844 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.