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Penn State Harrisburg vs. Scranton

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg and University of Scranton are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($26,668).
  • Scranton's acceptance rate (84.35%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (96.39%).
  • Scranton has higher yield (12.79%) than Penn State Harrisburg (12.19%).
  • Scranton's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (1,210).
  • Scranton's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (14 to 1).
  • Scranton (4,731 students) is larger than Penn State Harrisburg (4,572 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Scranton ($30,389) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Harrisburg ($9,579).
  • Scranton's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (29%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,579
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
96.39% Acceptance Rate
12.19% Yield
Enrollment
4,063 Undergraduate
509 Graduate
47 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
39% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
240 Faculties (full-time)
566 Staffs (full-time)
$88,146 Faculty Salary
$57,880 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,558 annual charge
-699 capacity
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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
$30,389
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
84.35% Acceptance Rate
12.79% Yield
Enrollment
3,593 Undergraduate
1,138 Graduate
433 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% 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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