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 (82.02%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (96.00%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (18.99%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (13.99%).
  • 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 (16 to 1).
  • Penn State Behrend (3,295 students) is larger than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3,082 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($22,320) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,004).
  • Penn State Behrend's graduation rate (42%) is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (31%).
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
$10,004
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
96.00% Acceptance Rate
18.99% Yield
Enrollment
3,188 Undergraduate
107 Graduate
19 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
286 Faculties (full-time)
643 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
$22,320
Test Scores
Admission
82.02% Acceptance Rate
13.99% Yield
Enrollment
649 Undergraduate
2,433 Graduate
2,315 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
275 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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