| UPenn vs. PA College |
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|---|---|---|
#9 in National Universities #10 in World University Rankings #1 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 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 Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,686 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,933 |
| expensive$47,844 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,172 |
| More$49,451 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,919 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier41.21% |
| Favorable67.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower40.76% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,109 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,439 |
| Larger11,478 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,348 |
| Larger17,631 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller91 |
| Larger3,249 | Online Student Population | Smaller278 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,134) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,526 | Number of faculty | 87 |
| Higher$199,050 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,507 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.