Is Penn State Altoona a Good School for the Money?
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona Value Report
College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Penn State Altoona degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Penn State Altoona annual value report below.
Within Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona Offers Average Quality for a Fair Price.
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona is ranked #53 out of #123 in Pennsylvania for quality and #46 out of #111 for Pennsylvania value.
This makes it average quality for a fair price in the state.
Find out if Penn State Altoona offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.
Below Average Value Nationwide
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona is ranked #1,066 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pennsylvania State University - Altoona is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)
Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores
| School | Total Price | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|
| The College at Brockport | $117,117 | A |
| Mercyhurst University | $129,194 | B |
| Hartwick College | $130,299 | B |
| Trinity Christian College | $137,007 | B- |
| Mississippi State University | $138,992 | C+ |
| Augsburg University | $141,117 | C |
| Seton Hill University | $155,529 | D |
| Saint Martin’s University | $156,463 | D |
| Pennsylvania State University - Altoona | $157,855 | D |
*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.
Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $157,855 For That Piece of Paper
On average, a bachelor's degree from Penn State Altoona will cost you about $157,855. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,040 and a typical 4.38 years to graduate.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Average Yearly Cost | $36,040 |
| Average Years to Graduate | 4.38 |
| Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree | $157,855 |
Many Factors Affect Net Price
Consider the average Penn State Altoona student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Penn State Altoona degree may cost less than average.
Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?
Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.
Look at the table below to get a sense of how Penn State Altoona value for your educational dollar might vary.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $179,033 | #375 | B |
| All Students | $157,855 | #1,066 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $152,560 | #1,158 | D- |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with no Aid | $147,685 | #17 | A- |
| All Students | $126,508 | #46 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $121,212 | #58 | C |
Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.
About 81% of Penn State Altoona students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Penn State Altoona financial aid you may qualify for.
How to Calculate Value
College Factual calculates value by calculating average Penn State Altoona cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
References
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College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.
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