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Unweighted GPA: 3.7
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SAT: 720 math
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Public or Private? Penn State Edition

Yo, I've been checking out Penn State, but I'm confused about something. Is it a public or a private university? Help would be appreciated, thanks!

5 months ago

Hey there! Penn State, short for Pennsylvania State University, is a public university. It's one of the largest public universities in the United States and has multiple campuses across Pennsylvania, with the main campus being in University Park. Hope that clears up your confusion!

5 months ago

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