| WCU vs. Penn State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region III Universities #28 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 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$10,775 Pennsylvania Residents $22,599 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,644 Pennsylvania Residents $41,790 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,652 Pennsylvania Residents $17,512 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$26,034 Pennsylvania Residents $45,574 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,963 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,716 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,330 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier78.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.56% |
| Favorable22.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,171 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,737 |
| Smaller14,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger42,604 |
| Smaller2,722 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,133 |
| Larger1,838 | Online Student Population | Smaller321 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,850) | 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 |
| 912 | Number of faculty | 4,838 |
| Lower$100,929 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,122 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.