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Is Penn State Harrisburg a Good School for the Money?

Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Penn State Harrisburg is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Within Pennsylvania, Penn State Harrisburg Offers Good Quality for a Good Price.

Top 50% Pennsylvania Value
Top 50% Pennsylvania Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg is ranked #41 out of #123 in Pennsylvania for quality and #34 out of #111 for Pennsylvania value.

This makes it a good quality for a good price in the state.

State Value Ranking  34 out of 111
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  69.37 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Find out if Penn State Harrisburg offers in-state tuition that you may qualify for.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 30% National Quality

Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg is ranked #993 out of 1,472 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg 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.)

National Value Ranking  993 out of 1472
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  32.54 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

School Total Price Value Grade
College of the Ozarks $58,001 A+
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania $103,179 A+
Winona State University $108,022 A+
SUNY Polytechnic Institute $110,176 A
Wartburg College $111,714 A
Chatham University $145,377 C+
Towson University $146,731 C+
Carthage College $148,170 C
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg $162,672 D
Jacksonville University $166,285 D
Monmouth University $170,728 D

*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $162,672 For That Piece of Paper

The average Penn State Harrisburg student's degree will cost an estimated $162,672. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,971 and a typical 4.4 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost $36,971
Average Years to Graduate 4.4
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree $162,672

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Penn State Harrisburg cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$121,312 In-State With Aid
$182,415 Avg Cost No Aid
4.4 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Penn State Harrisburg value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $182,415 #313 B+
All Students $162,672 #993 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $155,368 #1,100 D
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with no Aid $148,359 #9 A
All Students $128,616 #34 B
Only Students Receiving Aid $121,312 #38 B

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 73% of Penn State Harrisburg students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Penn State Harrisburg financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. 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.

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