| Penn State vs. UMD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland 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 | 2-4 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$11,505 Maryland Residents $40,306 Out-of-State |
| expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,843 Maryland Residents $37,383 Out-of-State |
| More$11,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,409 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,300 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier55.21% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.61% |
| Lower19.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.10% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience 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 | Smaller40,792 |
| Larger41,745 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller30,353 |
| Smaller8,283 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,439 |
| Smaller116 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher6% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| 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: 12,465) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 2,514 |
| Lower$81,577 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$135,474 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.