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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA, US · City: Small

Public
Admission rate
98%
Graduation rate
16%
Average net price
$21,714
Student–faculty
13:1
Undergraduates
2,367
Tuition
$16,004 in-state / $27,254 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$24,526 in-state / $32,464 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$30,876
Test scores
SAT 1,187
Retention rate
80%
Pell / federal loans
35% Pell · 59% loans
Median debt
$19,055
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$71,762

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$17,269
$30–48k
$17,288
$48–75k
$21,857
$75–110k
$26,446
$110k+
$28,543

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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