Penn State Altoona vs. The University of Tennessee Southern
Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and The University of Tennessee Southern ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and The University of Tennessee Southern 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 The University of Tennessee Southern ($10,924).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate (86.71%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (98.06%).
- The University of Tennessee Southern has higher yield (26.10%) than Penn State Altoona (10.26%).
- Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,180) is higher than The University of Tennessee Southern (990).
- Penn State Altoona's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than The University of Tennessee Southern (14 to 1).
- Penn State Altoona (2,371 students) is larger than The University of Tennessee Southern (1,046 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Altoona ($10,865) has higher amount of financial aid than The University of Tennessee Southern ($8,268).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate (37%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (17%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,924
Financial Aid
$8,268
Test Scores
990 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
86.71% Acceptance Rate
26.10% Yield
Enrollment
1,012 Undergraduate
34 Graduate
113 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
135 Staffs (full-time)
$60,143 Faculty Salary
$59,235 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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