| Penn State vs. Northwestern |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,997 |
| cheaper$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,871 |
| Less$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.21% |
| Lower19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.16% |
| 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) | 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger50,028 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,161 |
| Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,993 |
| Smaller8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,168 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger1,123 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 2,665 |
| Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$168,344 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.