I've been researching colleges and Penn State keeps popping up. I'm curious, is Penn State a private or public university?
Penn State, formally known as Pennsylvania State University, is a public university. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and receives funding from the state government. As a public institution, Penn State aims to provide affordable, quality education to a wide range of students, including those from within Pennsylvania and beyond.
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