Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Penn State |
Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$14,258 Pennsylvania Residents $23,750 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
cheaper$23,758 Pennsylvania Residents $30,470 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
Less$10,982 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,574 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,190 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
Easier95.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.21% |
Favorable20.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.46% |
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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller368 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
Smaller363 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
Smaller5 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,283 |
Smaller4 | Online Student Population | Larger116 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
Higher41% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
53 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
Lower$78,139 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.