Simpson vs. Penn State Behrend
Simpson ranked #-1 and Penn State Behrend ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Simpson College and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Simpson's tuition ($46,212) is more expensive than Penn State Behrend ($26,668).
- Simpson's acceptance rate (88.88%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (95.71%).
- Simpson has higher yield (23.38%) than Penn State Behrend (18.74%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
- Simpson's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Penn State Behrend (12 to 1).
- Penn State Behrend (3,323 students) is larger than Simpson (1,163 students) with more enrolled students.
- Simpson ($34,016) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,547).
- Simpson's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (46%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$46,212
Financial Aid
$34,016
Test Scores
Admission
88.88% Acceptance Rate
23.38% Yield
Enrollment
1,140 Undergraduate
23 Graduate
61 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
76 Faculties (full-time)
242 Staffs (full-time)
$60,956 Faculty Salary
$57,395 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,866 annual charge
-1,282 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,222 annual charge

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Public, 4 years • Erie, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,462 annual charge
-1,603 capacity
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