| UIUC vs. Penn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,267 Illinois Residents $40,096 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,644 Pennsylvania Residents $41,790 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$19,278 Illinois Residents $34,406 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,034 Pennsylvania Residents $45,574 Out-of-State |
| More$16,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$13,716 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter42.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.56% |
| Favorable28.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.11% |
| High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger59,238 | Total Enrollment | Smaller50,737 |
| Smaller37,140 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger42,604 |
| Larger22,098 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,133 |
| Larger9,212 | Online Student Population | Smaller321 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower85% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,871 | Number of faculty | 4,838 |
| Higher$131,040 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,122 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.