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Compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Sterling College

Penn State Altoona ranked #-1 and Sterling ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Sterling College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Sterling's tuition ($40,760) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,958).
  • Sterling's acceptance rate (66.67%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (98.06%).
  • Sterling has higher yield (10.87%) than Penn State Altoona (10.26%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
  • Sterling's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (13 to 1).
  • Penn State Altoona (2,371 students) is larger than Sterling (57 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Sterling ($30,596) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,865).
  • Sterling's graduation rate (32%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (17%).
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA
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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Sterling College

Sterling College

Private, 4 years • Craftsbury Common, VT
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$40,760
Financial Aid
$30,596
Test Scores
Admission
66.67% Acceptance Rate
10.87% Yield
Enrollment
57 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
25 Staffs (full-time)
$51,245 Faculty Salary
$62,976 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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