| Penn State vs. Penn State |
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|---|---|---|
#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 | Public, 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 | - |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,890 Pennsylvania Residents $25,574 Out-of-State |
| expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$23,719 Pennsylvania Residents $39,778 Out-of-State |
| More$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,887 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 55.21% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller50,028 | Total Enrollment | Larger88,914 |
| Smaller41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger73,476 |
| Smaller8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,438 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger15,680 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,993 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.