Clarion University vs. Penn State
Both Clarion University of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Clarion University of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State's tuition ($25,574) is more expensive than Clarion University ($16,052).
- Penn State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Clarion University (17 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Clarion University (3,922 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State ($9,887) has higher amount of financial aid than Clarion University ($7,572).
- Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Clarion University (55%).

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$11,173 In-State
$16,052 out-of-state
$16,052 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,572
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
3,156 Undergraduate
766 Graduate
1,236 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
186 Faculties (full-time)
552 Staffs (full-time)
$89,558 Faculty Salary
$59,980 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living

The Pennsylvania State University
Public, 4 years • University Park, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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