surprise! bester1 jumps in to criticize Penn State again. We know he loves the PASSHE schools and can’t resist an opportunity to push them and criticize Penn State.
What does the endowment and its return have to do with this conversation? Nothing. The same as UTexas endowment of $24billion (also a state school), but I don’t see him on the UT forums complaining about that.
Penn State’s budget is $6.8 billion with about $325 million coming from the state. They actually held tuition steady last year for in-state and had a 2% tuition increase for OOS. https://budget.psu.edu/openbudget/default.aspx
Where did anyone attack PASSHE? The question was raised about Penn State’s tuition costs versus some of the state schools in other states and in PA. It was a simple “here’s where PASSHE gets it’s funding and here’s where Penn State does”. How is that an attack on PASSHE? As far as the comment about PASSHE schools not being fiscally sound - that is a well-known fact and a very quick google search will prove that.
FYI for newer folks, @bester1 doesn’t like Penn State, has never liked Penn State and comes on this board periodically (and other boards regularly) to let everyone know they don’t like Penn State. It’s their option to do so. But with that said, consider the source when taking information from them.
The reason Penn State is now less expensive is because it is state related.
“Myth: Penn State is state-owned and operated.
Fact: Penn State is “state-related.” It was incorporated in 1855 as a private entity but the Board of Trustees included representatives of state government, including the governor. The state legislature in 1863 named Penn State the Commonwealth’s sole land-grant institution, a designation that gave the University a broad mission of teaching, research, and public service. The legislature only occasionally granted funds to Penn State during the early years but since 1887 has made appropriations on a regular basis.” https://www.psu.edu/ur/about/myths.html
It was private then became state related but you always give a revisionist history lesson stating that it is more expensive because it is state related when in fact the opposite is true. State related gave them funding…period.
Criticism does not equal hate as some snowflakes may feel it does. I apologize for my lack of sensitivity.
The Pennsylvania Auditor General Depasquale doe not hate Penn State but has strong criticism in his report.
Auditor General DePasquale Says Penn State Shows Some Progress Since Sandusky Scandal; Background Checks Still Missing, Tuition Growth Outrageous…
For the record, I don’t hate PSU but I believe things could be better and feel the same about the PASSHE schools. I criticize both.
PASSHE finally has a leader that isn’t afraid or a puppet of the state legislature and is making very significant progress and PSU should not cost $34-37,000/per year instate with a $3 billion endowment.
I live in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. That is why I could careless about Texas.
LOL, did you just say we shouldn’t say Penn State is more expensive than PASSHE schools because IN 1887 it started getting state funding and was more expensive as a private school THEN? That’s not exactly recent history. The FACT is, Penn State has been a land grant university for over 150 years and has received some type of state funding since that time. However, they are not state-funded the way the PASSHE schools are which is WHY THEY ARE MORE EXPENSIVE in comparison to PASSHE schools NOW. I guess I need to explain that I’m talking about this century when I’m speaking.
To me it seems like they’re just trying to deter people from attending Penn State, which honestly is a waste of time. The prospective students/parents here are all seriously considering Penn State and attacking the university like that isn’t going to make them change their mind. Calling people snowflakes instead of being 100% objective just shows this is probably a ■■■■■. I committed to Penn State last week and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. Hating on Penn State here does nothing but annoy people who are trying to have an actual conversation about the school.
Is anyone else waiting on a rolling admissions decision? I applied 1/13 and still haven’t heard a word, but I did get an email from them saying they are still processing applications for admission. I presume mine is still in review, but was curious to see if anyone else is waiting.
@TC12Racer I applied 1/15 and was admitted to UP summer session around a week and a half ago. However, I know some people however who applied later than me and we’re accepted sooner than me. You should get your decision soon. Good luck!
I also applied around 1/15 but still have not heard back yet. I have great stats so I am more likely to get in than not (according to my guidance counselor). Any body else hear back or not hear back if you applied around this time?
I’ve been hearing about some colleges/universities disseminating information about contingency plans in the event they must go to online learning for fall. One parent said that PSU was planning to send an email this week, including info on reduced tuition rates if they are online only.
Has anyone heard anything about this? I listened to a virtual admissions event for PSU this week and they said as of now they are still planning for in-person classes this summer and fall, hoping the situation allows.
@terps1990 last year you could change majors at NSO but I think the only restriction was business. Doubting there will be a NSO this summer with the virus. If they don’t allow it you can switch to DUS.