Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Pitt |
Rankings* | #83 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #10 in Pennsylvania Colleges | |
Public, four-years | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,180 Pennsylvania Residents $25,118 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,524 Pennsylvania Residents $39,890 Out-of-State |
cheaper$24,962 Pennsylvania Residents $32,114 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$27,064 Pennsylvania Residents $45,034 Out-of-State |
Less$9,173 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,497 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
Easier94.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter49.14% |
Lower15.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.83% |
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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 | ||
Smaller888 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,767 |
Smaller888 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,420 |
- | Graduate Student Population | 9,347 |
Smaller26 | Online Student Population | Larger881 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower12% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
Higher48% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,813) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,130) | |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
91 | Number of faculties | 4,951 |
Lower$72,866 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,531 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.