College comparison

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver vs University of Alaska Southeast

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Monaca, PA	University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK
Acceptance rateUniversity of Alaska Southeast is more selective	96%	63%
SAT (25–75)	1080–1290	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	482	907
Avg net price	$17,418	$12,357
Median earnings (10 yr)Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver reports higher median earnings	$63,435	$48,475
Graduation rate	22%	28%
Median debt	$25,000	$19,111
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver or University of Alaska Southeast harder to get into?

University of Alaska Southeast is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and University of Alaska Southeast's is approximately 63% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver vs University of Alaska Southeast?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1080–1290 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver and — at University of Alaska Southeast. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.