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Location:	State College, PA
In-State Tuition:	$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition:	$24,248
Student Body Size:	36,749
Admission Difficulty:	Average

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"Penn State is constantly building and renovating. Most of the facilities are in great shape, but some of the older buildings are still waiting in line for renovations. The fitness centers are all pretty nice,..."

Posted on 3/20/2009

Posted on Facilities by PSUjb

The facilities are very nice....

"The facilities are very nice. Penn State has a huge library with many quiet places to study. The student union building is very nice with many places to eat and relax. The athletic buildings and gyms are very..."

Posted on 3/11/2009

Posted on Facilities by PSUsk

The athletic facilities are...

"The athletic facilities are top-of-the-line, and the library is a great place to study. The HUB is a great student hangout that offers plenty of good food and seating—a great place to go between classes."

Posted on 3/8/2009

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Posted on Campus Housing by Anonymous

Considering all the parts of...

"Considering all the parts of campus that are constantly being built or remodeled, facilities here vary greatly. Some of the dorms (West and parts of South) are like hotels. Nittany apartments are quite nice,..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Campus Dining by Anonymous

Food on campus varies. If you...

"Food on campus varies. If you room in East Halls, stay away from the food; it’s cheap, but you get what you pay for. The HUB, where all the students hang out, has really good food, but it’s expensive."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Anonymous

The town is great. Everyone...

"The town is great. Everyone is there for Penn State. There is a lot of pride in being a Nittany Lion. On the down side, University Park is in the middle of nowhere. Pittsburgh and Philly are both about three..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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