Scranton vs. Penn State
Both University of Scranton and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare University of Scranton and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Scranton's tuition ($52,034) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
- Scranton's acceptance rate (84.35%) is lower than Scranton (84.35%).
- Scranton has higher yield (12.79%) than Scranton (12.79%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,230.
- Scranton's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Scranton (4,731 students) with more enrolled students.
- Scranton ($30,389) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
- Scranton's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,884 annual charge
-2,363 capacity
The Pennsylvania State University
Public, 4 years • University Park, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-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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