Penn State Altoona vs. Marian University-Ancilla
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Marian University-Ancilla ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Marian University-Ancilla with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Marian University-Ancilla ($19,850).
- Marian University-Ancilla's acceptance rate (89.53%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- Marian University-Ancilla has higher yield (36.00%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- Marian University-Ancilla's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Marian University-Ancilla (218 students) with more enrolled students.
- Marian University-Ancilla ($12,672) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$19,850
Financial Aid
$12,672
Test Scores
Admission
89.53% Acceptance Rate
36.00% Yield
Enrollment
218 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-190 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,650 annual charge
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