Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Compare alternatives to Penn State
- Similar admissions profiles · 5 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 1 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 2 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | Penn State · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College | 60.6% | 83.8% | $63,570 4 years after completion |
| Susquehanna University | 60.6% | 81.4% | $58,506 4 years after completion |
| St Bonaventure University | 60.6% | 81.7% | $62,639 4 years after completion |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | 60.6% | 91.2% | $95,027 4 years after completion |
| Michigan Technological University | 60.6% | 92.4% | $84,560 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | PA | $74,391 4 years after completion |
| Saint Francis University | PA | $73,068 4 years after completion |
| Gettysburg College | PA | $72,658 4 years after completion |
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | NY | $75,729 4 years after completion |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | NY | $84,133 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | Penn State · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Maritime Academy | $76,659 4 years after completion | $108,757 4 years after completion | $20,555 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | Penn State · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | $19,550 | $4,815 | $77,321 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Hunter College | $19,550 | $2,984 | $73,236 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | $77,933 4 years after completion |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | MA | $78,620 4 years after completion |
| University of Connecticut | CT | $78,925 4 years after completion |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $73,701 4 years after completion |
| University at Buffalo | NY | $71,430 4 years after completion |
| Temple University | PA | $67,232 4 years after completion |
| Binghamton University | NY | $80,304 4 years after completion |
| Stony Brook University | NY | $81,850 4 years after completion |
| CUNY Hunter College | NY | $73,236 4 years after completion |
| Rowan University | NJ | $62,686 4 years after completion |
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Analysis and methodology by Daniel Rogers, founder of College Azimuth.
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