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West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
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Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA
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#11 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$10,687 Pennsylvania Residents
$22,511 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents
$40,188 Out-of-State
cheaper$12,564 Pennsylvania Residents
$17,424 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents
$43,828 Out-of-State
Less$5,802Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,574
Admission
Lower1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Easier87.85%Acceptance RateTighter55.21%
Favorable23.16%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower19.46%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller17,275Total EnrollmentLarger50,028
Smaller14,392Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger41,745
Smaller2,883Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,283
Larger1,770Online Student PopulationSmaller116
Completion & Outcomes
Lower71%Graduate RateHigher83%
Higher18%Transfer-out RateLower1%
Lower82%Retention RateHigher91%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty20 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
975Number of faculties3,615
Higher$94,937Average Faculty SalaryLower$81,577
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.