Alfred State College vs. Penn State Behrend
Alfred State College ranked #-1 and Penn State Behrend ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare SUNY College of Technology at Alfred and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State Behrend's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Alfred State College ($16,367).
- Alfred State College's acceptance rate (81.75%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (95.71%).
- Alfred State College has higher yield (19.60%) than Penn State Behrend (18.74%).
- Penn State Behrend's SAT score (1,210) is higher than Alfred State College (1,060).
- Penn State Behrend's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Alfred State College (16 to 1).
- Alfred State College (3,749 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,323 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Behrend ($10,547) has higher amount of financial aid than Alfred State College ($9,107).
- Alfred State College's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (46%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$8,862 In-State
$16,367 out-of-state
$16,367 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,107
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
81.75% Acceptance Rate
19.60% Yield
Enrollment
3,749 (All undergraduate)
376 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
548 Staffs (full-time)
$54,455 Faculty Salary
$53,583 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,380 annual charge
-2,477 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,500 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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