| Penn State vs. SMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #76 in National Universities #4 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (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 | 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$64,460 |
| expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$37,062 |
| Less$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$35,270 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,450 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.25% |
| Favorable19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.42% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger50,028 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,053 |
| Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,056 |
| Larger8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,997 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger892 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher12% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| 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: 3,403) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,776) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 1,146 |
| Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$124,476 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.