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Messiah UniversityMechanicsburg, PA
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University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
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#12 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$40,640Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$66,104
cheaper$13,590Graduate Tuitionexpensive$46,034
Less$26,414Average Financial Aid AmountMore$47,776
Admission
Lower1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Easier79.41%Acceptance RateTighter6.50%
Lower30.32%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable67.88%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller3,231Total EnrollmentLarger28,201
Smaller2,495Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger11,250
Smaller736Graduate Student PopulationLarger16,951
Smaller559Online Student PopulationLarger2,733
Completion & Outcomes
Lower78%Graduate RateHigher96%
16%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower86%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,410)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,134)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty8 to 1
342Number of faculties2,536
Lower$79,153Average Faculty SalaryHigher$181,181
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.