Central Arizona vs. Penn State Abington
Central Arizona ranked #-1 and Penn State Abington ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central Arizona College and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State Abington's tuition ($25,664) is more expensive than Central Arizona ($4,500).
- Penn State Abington's acceptance rate (96.77%) is lower than Penn State Abington (96.77%).
- Penn State Abington has higher yield (11.18%) than Penn State Abington (11.18%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,175.
- Penn State Abington's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Central Arizona (15 to 1).
- Central Arizona (5,053 students) is larger than Penn State Abington (2,885 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Abington ($10,128) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Arizona ($7,083).
- Central Arizona's graduation rate (27%) is higher than Penn State Abington (20%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$2,250 In-State
$4,500 out-of-state
$4,500 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,083
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,053 (All undergraduate)
665 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
90 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$75,298 Faculty Salary
$64,732 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,268 In-State
$25,664 out-of-state
$25,664 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,128
Test Scores
1,175 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
96.77% Acceptance Rate
11.18% Yield
Enrollment
2,884 Undergraduate
1 Graduate
40 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
334 Staffs (full-time)
$82,915 Faculty Salary
$67,756 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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