univstats

SU vs. Penn State

Request Information
Compare in Detail
change school SU vs. Penn State change school
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg, PA
Request Info
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
Request Info
#31 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,544 Pennsylvania Residents
$15,798 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
cheaper$12,330 Pennsylvania Residents
$17,190 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Less$7,673Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,574
Admission
Lower1,090 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Easier87.80%Acceptance RateTighter55.21%
Lower19.30%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable19.46%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller5,162Total EnrollmentLarger50,028
Smaller4,443Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger41,745
Smaller719Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,283
Larger350Online Student PopulationSmaller116
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher83%
Higher31%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Lower69%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,538)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,924)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
353Number of faculties3,615
Higher$102,307Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,577
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.