Penn State vs. West Virginia: Academic, Financial, and Football Game Comparison

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Penn State vs. West Virginia Comparison

Academic and Financial Comparison

Penn State Main Campus

• Location: University Park, PA
• Enrollment: 50,028
• Tuition (In State): $18,368
• Tuition (Out of State): $35,946
• Room & Board: $12,744
• Average Net Price: $26,747
• Average Grant Aid: $10,066
• Acceptance Rate: 55.2%
• Graduation Rate: 87%
• Median Earnings (After 10 years): $55,300
• Median Student Loan Debt: $26,818
• Median Loan Payment: $277

West Virginia University

• Location: Morgantown, WV
• Enrollment: 24,741
• Tuition (In State): $9,360
• Tuition (Out of State): $26,568
• Room & Board: $11,618
• Average Net Price: $12,202
• Average Grant Aid: $11,685
• Acceptance Rate: 88.4%
• Graduation Rate: 57%
• Median Earnings (After 10 years): $50,600
• Median Student Loan Debt: $24,001
• Median Loan Payment: $248

Football Game Comparison (August 31, 2024)

Penn State Nittany Lions

• Ranking: No. 8
• 2023 Record: 10-3
• Key Players:
  • Quarterback: Drew Allar (2,631 yards, 25 TDs, 2 INTs)
  • Running Back: Kaytron Allen (902 yards, 6 TDs)
• Strengths: Strong defense, balanced offense with a good running game
• Predictions: Penn State is favored by 8.5 points, with an over/under of 51.5 points.

West Virginia Mountaineers

• 2023 Record: 9-4
• Key Players:
  • Quarterback: Garrett Greene (2,178 passing yards, 15 TDs, 708 rushing yards, 13 rushing TDs)
  • Running Back: Jahiem White (842 yards, 4 TDs)
• Strengths: Strong rushing attack, experienced quarterback
• Predictions: West Virginia is considered an underdog, but they have a strong ground game and a veteran quarterback.

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Historical Football Rivalry

• Overall Record: Penn State leads 49-9-2
• Recent Meetings: Penn State won 38-15 in 2023
• Notable Games: West Virginia has had some successes, but Penn State has dominated the series.

Game Day Information

• Date: August 31, 2024
• Time: Noon ET
• Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: Available on FuboTV, SlingTV, and DirecTV Stream

Predictions and Betting Odds

• Spread: Penn State -8.5
• Moneyline: Penn State -307, West Virginia +244
• Over/Under: 51.5 points
• Predictions: Penn State is expected to win, but West Virginia could cover the spread with a strong performance.

This comprehensive comparison covers both academic and financial aspects, as well as detailed information about the upcoming football game between Penn State and West Virginia.