| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | vs. |
 | The Big Ten Conference (B1G) University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignNorthwestern UniversityIndiana University-BloomingtonUniversity of IowaUniversity of Maryland-College ParkUniversity of Michigan-Ann ArborMichigan State UniversityUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnRutgers University-New BrunswickOhio State University-Main CampusUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonPurdue University-Main Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 55.21% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 19.46% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 50,028 | Total Enrollment | |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | |
| 8,283 | Graduate | |
| 116 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduate Rate | |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| 15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | |
| $81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.