Penn State Altoona vs. Ferrum
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Ferrum ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Ferrum College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Ferrum's tuition ($38,320) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
- Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate (97.31%) is lower than Ferrum (100.00%).
- Ferrum has higher yield (16.32%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Ferrum (990).
- Ferrum's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Ferrum (767 students) with more enrolled students.
- Ferrum ($29,434) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- Ferrum's graduation rate (29%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$38,320
Financial Aid
$29,434
Test Scores
990 SAT
Admission
100.00% Acceptance Rate
16.32% Yield
Enrollment
747 Undergraduate
20 Graduate
26 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
49 Faculties (full-time)
202 Staffs (full-time)
$48,432 Faculty Salary
$42,563 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,293 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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