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University Park, PA · California, PA
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | Pennsylvania Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,550/yr | $18,256/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,372/yr | $13,944/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $23,725 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,144/yr | $14,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,337/yr | $16,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,852/yr | $20,633/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,078/yr | $23,272/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $252/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $12,690/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,274/yr | $10,680/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,260/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $3,570/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,678/yr | $26,916/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,356/yr | $11,436/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $15,356/yr | $16,054/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 60% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 94% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1335 | 940–1140 |
| SAT average | 1248 | 1063 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–32 | 17–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–34 · Math 18–27 | English 14–24 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 882 | 6,189 |
| Students accepted | 708 | 5,796 |
| Students who enrolled | 335 | 1,617 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 47% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 12% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 2% |
| 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) | Required |
| 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 | 34% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,435/yr | $47,295/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,301–$93,790 | $30,587–$64,952 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 38% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 27% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 0% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 29% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,620/yr | $38,474/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 20% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 21% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.2% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,370/yr | $43,589/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% · Psychology 8% | Health Professions 18% · Education 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 5% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Information Science/Studies — $128,867/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,765/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,877 | 7,451 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,723 | 3,248 |
| Average professor pay | No data reported | $11,870/mo |
| Full-time professors | No data reported | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $61,924 | $46,425 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | University Park, PA | California, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | No data reported | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Men | 48% | 39% |
| Women | 52% | 61% |
| White students | 63% | 71% |
| Black students | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 10% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 56% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 59% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $1,569/yr | $11,506/yr |
| Endowment | $71.3M | $123.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 4,565 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,822/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 18 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 1,114 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $4.6M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $21.9M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $23.8M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $165,519 |
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). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.