Central State vs. Penn College
Central State ranked #-1 and Penn College ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Central State University and Pennsylvania College of Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn College's tuition ($25,680) is more expensive than Central State ($10,058).
- Central State's acceptance rate (98.61%) is lower than Central State (98.61%).
- Central State has higher yield (19.38%) than Central State (19.38%).
- Penn College's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Central State (16 to 1).
- Penn College (4,575 students) is larger than Central State (2,708 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn College ($9,919) has higher amount of financial aid than Central State ($7,074).
- Penn College's graduation rate (53%) is higher than Central State (23%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,058 In-State
$10,058 out-of-state
$10,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,074
Test Scores
Admission
98.61% Acceptance Rate
19.38% Yield
Enrollment
2,665 Undergraduate
43 Graduate
1,085 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
34% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
113 Faculties (full-time)
470 Staffs (full-time)
$69,281 Faculty Salary
$60,996 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$17,940 In-State
$25,680 out-of-state
$25,680 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,919
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,526 Undergraduate
49 Graduate
331 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
265 Faculties (full-time)
850 Staffs (full-time)
$88,361 Faculty Salary
$62,157 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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