Penn State Behrend vs. Scranton

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and University of Scranton are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and University of Scranton with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Scranton's tuition ($52,034) is more expensive than Penn State Behrend ($26,668).
  • Scranton's acceptance rate (84.00%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (96.00%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (18.99%) than Scranton (13.00%).
  • Scranton's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Penn State Behrend (1,210).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
  • Scranton (4,731 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,295 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Scranton ($27,952) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,004).
  • Scranton's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (42%).
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
University of Scranton

University of Scranton

Private, 4 years • Scranton, PA #9 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$52,034
Financial Aid
$27,952
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
84.00% Acceptance Rate
13.00% Yield
Enrollment
3,593 Undergraduate
1,138 Graduate
433 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
280 Faculties (full-time)
892 Staffs (full-time)
$93,284 Faculty Salary
$56,134 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,884 annual charge
-2,363 capacity
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