<p>My D is currently filling out the application. Is there a general consensus on what campus is second best within the Penn State schools???? She probably wouldn't go to it, but it would still be good to have as a safety. She is interested in Life Sciences and Altoona and Abington also have 4 year Bio programs. Anybody know anything about these other campuses?</p>
<p>I have heard that local kids who want to "go away" and still take advantage of the tuition break Penn Sate offers faculty and staff often go to the Behrend College in Erie. Many kids who don't get in to UP choose Altoona because of its proximity, though the programs might not be as strong.</p>
<p>Abington doesn't have any dorms. Erie and Altoona do.</p>
<p>Alot of students from our HS like to choose Altoona (close for weekend fun). But I don't know much else about the other campuses.</p>