Harrisburg University of Science and Technology vs. Penn State
Both Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Penn State's tuition ($25,574) is more expensive than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($23,900).
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate (81.78%) is lower than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (81.78%).
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has higher yield (13.74%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (13.74%).
- Penn State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (17 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3,558 students) with more enrolled students.
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($18,848) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
- Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (43%).

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Private, 4 years • Harrisburg, PA #81 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$23,900
Financial Aid
$18,848
Test Scores
Admission
81.78% Acceptance Rate
13.74% Yield
Enrollment
718 Undergraduate
2,840 Graduate
252 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
135 Faculties (full-time)
303 Staffs (full-time)
$68,764 Faculty Salary
$85,507 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,180 annual charge
-231 capacity

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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