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 ($37,420) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
  • Eastern's acceptance rate (63.23%) is lower than Eastern (63.23%).
  • Eastern has higher yield (24.51%) than Eastern (24.51%).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Eastern (5,769 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Eastern ($18,732) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
  • Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Eastern (59%).
Eastern University

Eastern University

Private, 4 years • Saint Davids, PA #43 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$37,420
Financial Aid
$18,732
Test Scores
Admission
63.23% Acceptance Rate
24.51% Yield
Enrollment
1,848 Undergraduate
3,921 Graduate
3,927 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
96 Faculties (full-time)
290 Staffs (full-time)
$53,926 Faculty Salary
$47,456 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,610 annual charge
-940 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,814 annual charge
The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA 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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