Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania vs. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Public regional university in Pennsylvania emphasizing health professions with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Penn State's Altoona campus is a small public baccalaureate focused on health professions with open admissions.
- Endowment (End of Year)Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: Data Not Reported Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona: Data Not Reported
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
- Acceptance Rate94.7%97.3%
- ACT Composite 75th Percentile2527
- Annual In-State Tuition$7,716$15,388
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$19,290$26,374
- Room and Board$11,645$14,536
- SAT Math 75th Percentile580630
- SAT Reading 75th Percentile600630
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$19,361$29,924
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$30,935$40,910
- Total Student Enrollment11,0882,421
| Metric | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 97.3% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 25 | 27 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $7,716 | $15,388 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $19,290 | $26,374 |
| Room and Board | $11,645 | $14,536 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 600 | 630 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $19,361 | $29,924 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $30,935 | $40,910 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 11,088 | 2,421 |