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Swat vs. Penn State

Both Swarthmore College and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Swarthmore College and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Swat's tuition ($62,412) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
  • Swat's acceptance rate (6.94%) is lower than Swat (6.94%).
  • Swat has higher yield (41.83%) than Swat (41.83%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,530.
  • Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Swat (1,625 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Swat ($57,170) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
  • Swat's graduation rate (94%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

Private, 4 years • Swarthmore, PA #3 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,412
Financial Aid
$57,170
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.94% Acceptance Rate
41.83% Yield
Enrollment
1,625 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
226 Faculties (full-time)
841 Staffs (full-time)
$118,902 Faculty Salary
$71,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,578 annual charge
-1,574 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$9,386 annual charge
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The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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