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Location: Philadelphia, PA
Tuition:$35,916
Room & Board:$10,208
Student Body Size: 10,163
Admission Difficulty: Very Hard
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Posted on Campus Dining by Rando

Long Lines

C

"It is over priced and has long lines. Few options."

Posted on 2/2/2010

Posted on Financial Aid by Rando

Typically Good, but Be Careful

B

"The school is capable of throwing a lot of money your way, but you have to be careful. I had to switch dorms mid-semester because of a bad housing situation, and my new dorm ended up costing more than the..."

Posted on 12/19/2009

Posted on Local Atmosphere by Rando

It's Complicated

B

"There is definitely going to be some town-gown relationship issues arising when a school is in Philadelphia. Overall, however, there are a number of parks bars and museums throughout the city, and public..."

Posted on 12/19/2009

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Posted on Academics by Anonymous

It’s a gamble. You get your...

"It’s a gamble. You get your great teachers and your bad ones, although I’ve had more excellent ones than bad. I was in the business school and in the College, so that applies to both places."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

Most professors are...

"Most professors are highly-accessible and passionate about their respective fields. They welcome questions and are able to effectively stimulate student interest in their courses."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Safety & Security by lukep

If anyone is worried about...

"If anyone is worried about security, there is 24-hour access to Penn security escorts, and they will take you anywhere in University City. The incidences that occur are almost always a result of overconsumption..."

Posted on 11/8/2008

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