| Penn State vs. Pitt |
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|---|---|---|
#73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #83 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #10 in Pennsylvania 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 | 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$15,890 Pennsylvania Residents $25,574 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,524 Pennsylvania Residents $39,890 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$23,719 Pennsylvania Residents $39,778 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$27,064 Pennsylvania Residents $45,034 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,887 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,497 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 49.14% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.83% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger88,914 | Total Enrollment | Smaller33,767 |
| Larger73,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller24,420 |
| Larger15,438 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller9,347 |
| Larger15,680 | Online Student Population | Smaller881 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Lower87% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,813) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,130) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 3,615 | Number of faculties | 4,951 |
| Lower$100,993 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,531 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.