Drexel vs. Penn State Altoona

Both Drexel University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Drexel University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Drexel's tuition ($60,663) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
  • Drexel's acceptance rate (77.53%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
  • Penn State Altoona has higher yield (12.37%) than Drexel (9.25%).
  • Drexel's SAT score (1,330) is higher than Penn State Altoona (1,160).
  • Drexel's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
  • Drexel (22,344 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,577 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Drexel ($27,159) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,140).
  • Drexel's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (16%).
Drexel University

Drexel University

Private, 4 years • Philadelphia, PA #52 National Universities, #10 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$60,663
Financial Aid
$27,159
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
77.53% Acceptance Rate
9.25% Yield
Enrollment
14,021 Undergraduate
8,323 Graduate
4,477 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,224 Faculties (full-time)
3,882 Staffs (full-time)
$105,392 Faculty Salary
$73,967 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,950 annual charge
-3,361 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,140
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
97.31% Acceptance Rate
12.37% Yield
Enrollment
2,577 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
16% Graduation Rate
47% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
456 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity
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