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Penn State Altoona vs. CBC

Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and CBC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Columbia Basin College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,958) is more expensive than CBC ($8,668).
  • Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate (98.06%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (98.06%).
  • Penn State Altoona has higher yield (10.26%) than Penn State Altoona (10.26%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
  • Penn State Altoona's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than CBC (20 to 1).
  • CBC (7,510 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,371 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Penn State Altoona ($10,865) has higher amount of financial aid than CBC ($6,815).
  • CBC's graduation rate (33%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (17%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,865
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
98.06% Acceptance Rate
10.26% Yield
Enrollment
2,371 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
402 Staffs (full-time)
$85,316 Faculty Salary
$64,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College

Public, 4 years • Pasco, WA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$6,555 In-State
$8,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,815
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,510 (All undergraduate)
2,271 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
139 Faculties (full-time)
441 Staffs (full-time)
$85,149 Faculty Salary
$69,311 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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