| Penn State vs. UI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges |
| 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,964 Iowa Residents $32,927 Out-of-State |
| expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,211 Iowa Residents $34,882 Out-of-State |
| More$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.00% |
| Lower19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.40% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger50,028 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,015 |
| Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller21,973 |
| Larger8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,042 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger3,200 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 2,875 |
| Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.