| Penn State Scranton vs. Penn State |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 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$15,180 Pennsylvania Residents $25,118 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$24,962 Pennsylvania Residents $32,114 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,299 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier93.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.21% |
| Lower10.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.46% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller875 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
| Smaller875 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 8,283 |
| Smaller3 | Online Student Population | Larger116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower34% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | 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 Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 107 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
| Higher$81,885 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.