Eastern vs. Penn State
Both Eastern University and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Eastern University and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Eastern's tuition ($38,400) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
- Eastern's acceptance rate (90.77%) is lower than Eastern (90.77%).
- Eastern has higher yield (20.95%) than Eastern (20.95%).
- Penn State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Eastern (21 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Eastern (8,727 students) with more enrolled students.
- Eastern ($20,041) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
- Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Eastern (54%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,400
Financial Aid
$20,041
Test Scores
Admission
90.77% Acceptance Rate
20.95% Yield
Enrollment
2,500 Undergraduate
6,227 Graduate
6,327 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
110 Faculties (full-time)
396 Staffs (full-time)
$52,695 Faculty Salary
$64,587 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered 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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