Penn State Behrend vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Penn State Behrend's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($23,900).
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate (81.78%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (95.71%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (18.74%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (13.74%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
  • Penn State Behrend's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (17 to 1).
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3,558 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,323 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($18,848) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,547).
  • Penn State Behrend's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (43%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,547
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
95.71% Acceptance Rate
18.74% Yield
Enrollment
3,226 Undergraduate
97 Graduate
17 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
583 Staffs (full-time)
$82,298 Faculty Salary
$54,505 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,462 annual charge
-1,603 capacity
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$23,900
Financial Aid
$18,848
Test Scores
Admission
81.78% Acceptance Rate
13.74% Yield
Enrollment
718 Undergraduate
2,840 Graduate
252 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
135 Faculties (full-time)
303 Staffs (full-time)
$68,764 Faculty Salary
$85,507 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,180 annual charge
-231 capacity
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