| WCU vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region III Universities #28 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,775 Pennsylvania Residents $22,599 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,208 Pennsylvania Residents $25,392 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,652 Pennsylvania Residents $17,512 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,234 Pennsylvania Residents $32,774 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,939 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,210 SAT- |
| Tighter78.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.37% |
| Favorable22.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.00% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,171 | Total Enrollment | Smaller867 |
| Larger14,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller866 |
| Larger2,722 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1 |
| Larger1,838 | Online Student Population | Smaller24 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher43% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,850) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 912 | Number of faculty | 85 |
| Higher$100,929 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,235 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.