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Compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Sterling College

Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Sterling ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Sterling College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Sterling's tuition ($40,760) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
  • Sterling's acceptance rate (92.31%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
  • Sterling has higher yield (14.58%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
  • Sterling's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
  • Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) is larger than Sterling (78 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Sterling ($34,584) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
  • Sterling's graduation rate (43%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (18%).
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity
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Sterling College

Sterling College

Private, 4 years • Craftsbury Common, VT #VT in Vermont
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$40,760
Financial Aid
$34,584
Test Scores
Admission
92.31% Acceptance Rate
14.58% Yield
Enrollment
78 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
30% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
25 Staffs (full-time)
$65,544 Faculty Salary
$60,580 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,250 annual charge
-120 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,700 annual charge
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