Penn State Altoona vs. VTC
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and VTC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Vermont State University 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 VTC ($21,408).
- VTC's acceptance rate (83.23%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- VTC has higher yield (21.77%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
- VTC's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
- VTC (5,136 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) with more enrolled students.
- VTC ($12,180) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,025).
- VTC's graduation rate (49%) 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$11,400 In-State
$21,408 out-of-state
$21,408 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,180
Test Scores
Admission
83.23% Acceptance Rate
21.77% Yield
Enrollment
4,087 Undergraduate
1,049 Graduate
768 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
210 Faculties (full-time)
632 Staffs (full-time)
$64,738 Faculty Salary
$60,995 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,830 annual charge
-3,027 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,068 annual charge
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