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BackPennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona (PA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona offers 99% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $4,131. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is a public college located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Its student population is 3,244. It is a four-year, medium, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 91%. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona 4 year graduation rate is 44% .
Merit Aid Stats For Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$4,131
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
MeritMatch®
Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$4,958
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
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Median Earnings for Alumni
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Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 91%
- Avg. high school GPA NA
- Avg. ACT 22.5
- Avg. SAT 1090
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
- % Class accepted during early decision GET FREE ACCESS
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- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
Dec 24 - Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona - Send test score
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- Application fee $65
Helpful Links
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | $42,648 | 99% | $4,131 | 91% | |
| Mississippi State University | $40,920 | 102% | $3,800 | 57% |
Colleges in Mid East Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | $42,648 | 99% | $4,131 | 91% | |
| Moravian College | $64,107 | 100% | $23,305 | 73% | |
| Lycoming College | $58,059 | 97% | $26,637 | 66% | |
| Neumann University | $49,960 | 97% | $16,864 | 69% | |
| Drexel University | $58,514 | 100% | $15,641 | 77% | |
| Muhlenberg College | $69,945 | 94% | $16,101 | 62% | |
| Washington College | $65,286 | 100% | $19,897 | 64% | |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham Campus | n/a * | 99% | $18,141 | 84% | |
| Nazareth College | $52,145 | 100% | $21,483 | 64% | |
| Seton Hill University | $51,332 | 102% | $18,135 | 75% | |
| Saint John Fisher College | $50,300 | 100% | $13,847 | 64% | |
| Point Park University | $48,510 | 98% | $13,082 | 65% | |
| Messiah College | $50,380 | 98% | $15,580 | 79% | |
| Goucher College | $63,850 | 99% | $22,146 | 80% | |
| Washington & Jefferson College | $64,082 | 100% | $29,014 | 82% | |
| Lebanon Valley College | $60,710 | 96% | $22,205 | 78% | |
| Allegheny College | $65,400 | 95% | $29,497 | 64% | |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $58,620 | 94% | $20,831 | 68% | |
| Marywood University | $52,913 | 98% | $18,010 | 76% | |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Fayette Eberly | $23,726 | 94% | $2,488 | 80% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 91 | $86,800 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | 88 | $95,000 |
| Illinois State University | 89 | $95,000 |
| University Of Maine | 92 | $95,000 |
| University Of New Haven | 84 | $94,800 |
| California State University Stanislaus | 86 | $94,200 |
| Pacific University | 85 | $94,000 |
| Utah State University | 89 | $93,900 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 91 | $42,648 |
| William Paterson University Of New Jersey | 93 | $38,408 |
| Trinity Washington University | 95 | $38,490 |
| Waynesburg University | 91 | $38,500 |
| Sonoma State University | 90 | $38,506 |
| Western Kentucky University | 97 | $38,662 |
| Mansfield University Of Pennsylvania | 92 | $38,752 |
| University Of Nevada Las Vegas | 82 | $38,829 |
| University Of Nevada Reno | 88 | $38,865 |
| Grace College And Theological Seminary | 82 | $38,878 |
| Huntington University | 83 | $38,974 |
| University Of Nebraska At Omaha | 82 | $39,056 |
| Johnson State College | 84 | $39,070 |
| Spalding University | 96 | $39,278 |
| Western Washington University | 88 | $39,495 |
| Wilmington College | 85 | $39,500 |
| Campbellsville University | 83 | $39,586 |
| Wilson College | 92 | $39,854 |
| Life University | 94 | $39,901 |
| New Jersey City University | 96 | $40,011 |
| Bluefield College | 95 | $40,132 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 91 | 44% |
| Nichols College | 82 | 48% |
| Longwood University | 89 | 48% |
| Moody Bible Institute | 95 | 48% |
| Saint Martin's University | 96 | 47% |
| Wilson College | 92 | 47% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | 94 | 47% |
| University Of Northwestern St Paul | 93 | 47% |
| Illinois State University | 89 | 47% |
| Robert Morris University | 84 | 47% |
| Chestnut Hill College | 96 | 47% |
| Otis College Of Art And Design | 94 | 47% |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College | 89 | 47% |
| Ave Maria University | 83 | 46% |
| University Of Detroit Mercy | 83 | 46% |
| Benedictine College | 93 | 46% |
| Columbia College | 96 | 46% |
| The College Of Saint Rose | 87 | 46% |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 84 | 46% |
| Arizona State University Tempe | 85 | 45% |
| Iowa State University | 91 | 45% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona | 99% | $4,131 |
| Plymouth State University | 97% | $4,558 |
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