Penn State Altoona vs. Elim
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Elim ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Elim Bible Institute and College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Elim ($9,678).
- Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate (97.31%) is lower than Elim (100.00%).
- Elim has higher yield (51.72%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- Elim's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Elim (98 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Altoona ($10,025) has higher amount of financial aid than Elim ($8,820).
- Elim's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (18%).

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,025
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
97.31% Acceptance Rate
12.37% Yield
Enrollment
2,421 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
402 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$9,678
Financial Aid
$8,820
Test Scores
Admission
100.00% Acceptance Rate
51.72% Yield
Enrollment
98 (All undergraduate)
25 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$26,373 Faculty Salary
$34,759 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,500 annual charge
-177 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,900 annual charge
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