Penn State Altoona vs. Minerva
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Minerva ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Minerva University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Minerva ($18,700).
- Minerva's acceptance rate (3.55%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- Minerva has higher yield (56.29%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
- Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Minerva (656 students) with more enrolled students.
- Minerva ($14,925) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- Minerva's graduation rate (89%) 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
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$18,700
Financial Aid
$14,925
Test Scores
Admission
3.55% Acceptance Rate
56.29% Yield
Enrollment
603 Undergraduate
53 Graduate
53 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
49 Faculties (full-time)
125 Staffs (full-time)
$106,274 Faculty Salary
$93,989 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$13,350 annual charge
-615 capacity
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