So, I've been looking into Penn State as a potential college option, but I can't seem to figure out if it's a private or public university. Can someone please clarify this for me? Thanks, everyone!
Penn State is a public university. It stands for the Pennsylvania State University and is part of the state's public higher education system. As a public institution, it receives funding from the state government and often offers more affordable tuition rates for in-state residents compared to out-of-state students. This is in contrast to private universities, which typically rely on private funding sources and charge the same tuition rates for all students, regardless of their residency status.
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