<p>Can anyone give insight on this campus? My son was accepted here. We also applied to Berks, thought University Park was too much of a reach.</p>
<p>He was also accepted to two catholic universities, Marywood and Seton Hill, as well as Mansfield, another state school in Pennsylvania.</p>
<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Where are you from in PA? May be a little culture shock if you live in Philly or Pittsburgh as Hazelton is a small town. While I've never been to this campus, I was surprised to learn that 25% of the students are from out of state, according to the Common Data Set Section F. found here: Penn</a> State Common Data Set - Campus
It may be because they are one of a few that have on-campus housing. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck to your S!</p>
<p>We are actually not from Pennsylvania, but from Wayne, New Jersey which is a town of around 50,000 people. We applied to Rutgers as well but I am starting to think that the school is too large.</p>
<p>Can you tell me anything about those PA schools?</p>
<p>Penn state hazleton campus is very small campus, but very personalble. When I went to visit two years ago, I thought the campus was beautiful even though it was raining that day. I really enjoyed the fact that the students there talked about recieiving one on one attention from the professors. I also liked the fact that at this campus you really get to know the people on campus if you choose to live on campus. They said it was like having a small family away from home. I did not choose to attend Penn State Hazelton because of me getting accepted to the University Park campus, but I defintely will recommend this campus as a place to start your career at Penn State.</p>
<p>thanks. how would you compare it to marywood, if you are familar with both? marywood is much more expensive, and i am wondering if it will be worth it.</p>
<p>penn state has such a recognized name. also do you think the transition from penn state hazleton to university park would be so shockingly hard or are most kids at university park transferees from the outer campuses by junior year?</p>
<p>see thats hard. i know a lot of people that transfer from any school if there not comfortable with the campus and the people. I know someone that goes to my campus and is transferring to university of scranton. I also knew someone that transferred out of hazleton because she didn't like the people there. I do know some people that love the transition to university park because of everything that there is to do there, but some people get overwhelmed with all of the people and the size. It all depends on the person feels about the campus. Marywood is a great school, what is the major that your considering, because that is a big factor to consider as well?</p>
<p>he is interested in nutrition and i know the program at marywood is considered one of the best. i am a little concerned that the campus is considered dry and just worried that the restrictions may be too prohibitive.</p>
<p>well i think your best bet is to visit both schools and see what school is the best fit for him. see if he can stay over night at the dorms to see which school he likes. i know marywood is great for nutrition and so is penn state, but if he really wants to see if he can get into university park, try the summer session at university park it is a great transition from high school to college.</p>
<p>thanks, will do. we are going to see hazleton in the next few weeks and sleeping over at marywood next month. will also see how they compare after aid, if any, comes in.</p>
<p>Mansfield-every student I know in my area that has gone there has transfered out. The commom complaint was nothing to do.</p>
<p>Marywood-have heard good things about this, beautiful campus, gorgeous new recreation complex for students, but quite expensive.</p>
<p>Hazelton-small, but in a nice wooded setting. You better check to see if housing is still available. I know that Berks already has students on a waitlist for their housing.</p>
<p>thanks very much. housing is still available, we are going next week as i haven't seen the campus yet. we will most likely wind up paying the non-refundable deposit while waiting for other choices to come in.</p>
<p>he was also accepted to seton hill, in greensburg, pa. have you heard anything about that school?</p>
<p>Marywood does have a very nice campus, but it's not for everyone. Many of the people I know left after only a semester to transfer to another area school (The U, Worthington, Keystone, etc.). They were mostly commuters... it seems as though those who live on campus have a better experience.</p>
<p>I'm from the Hazleton area and agree with what others have said as far as the campus being small, woodsy, etc. It's a pretty setting. </p>
<p>However, something to keep in mind - the city of Hazleton has really changed recently. Crime has skyrocketed, and many sections of the city have really deteriorated. I'd suggest taking a drive around town and through the city, to really get a good look at the local area.</p>
<p>Agreed with the above post. IMHO, I would go to Marywood any day over PSU Hazleton. Hazleton really has sky-rocketed with crime...and there is little to do in the city. At least in Scranton, you have a few other colleges nearby.</p>
<p>Thanks. We are leaning towards Marywood at the moment. Went to Hazleton and thought the kids looked kind of depressed. Everyone was talking about moving up to UP. My son said he could suffer thru two years there if the reward was to go to UP eventually, but I said I didn't think suffering was worth it.</p>
<p>Of course, there is a cost difference and Penn State is considerably cheaper. Will hope for some kind of scholarship from Marywood. The campus is beautiful and friendly.</p>