Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Lehman, PA Public
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA Private
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Admissions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Acceptance Rate
82.0%
SAT Range
870–1120
SAT Average
995
ACT Average
21
Average GPA
3.75

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Acceptance Rate
55.0%
SAT Range
1150–1350
SAT Average
1250
ACT Average
27
Average GPA
3.55
Campus & Students

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Student Population
534
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
rural
Type
Public

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Student Population
278
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
urban
Type
Private
Cost & Outcomes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Tuition (In-State)
$13,354
Tuition (Int'l)
$19,960
Graduation Rate
50.3%
Retention Rate
81.3%

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Tuition (In-State)
$23,900
Tuition (Int'l)
$23,900
Graduation Rate
38.1%
Retention Rate
63.2%
Rankings

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

#55
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

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