Penn State Altoona vs. The University of Tennessee Southern
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and The University of Tennessee Southern ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and The University of Tennessee Southern with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than The University of Tennessee Southern ($10,506).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate (82.71%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- The University of Tennessee Southern has higher yield (36.49%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,160) is higher than The University of Tennessee Southern (1,060).
- Penn State Altoona's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than The University of Tennessee Southern (13 to 1).
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than The University of Tennessee Southern (978 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Altoona ($10,025) has higher amount of financial aid than The University of Tennessee Southern ($7,602).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate (36%) 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
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,506
Financial Aid
$7,602
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
82.71% Acceptance Rate
36.49% Yield
Enrollment
946 Undergraduate
32 Graduate
51 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
35% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
135 Staffs (full-time)
$52,726 Faculty Salary
$47,365 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-390 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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