Penn State Altoona vs. Villanova

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Villanova University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Villanova University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Villanova's tuition ($64,701) is more expensive than Penn State Altoona ($26,668).
  • Villanova's acceptance rate (23.39%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (95.76%).
  • Villanova has higher yield (31.90%) than Penn State Altoona (12.56%).
  • Villanova's SAT score (1,440) is higher than Penn State Altoona (1,155).
  • Villanova's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Penn State Altoona (12 to 1).
  • Villanova (10,383 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,577 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Villanova ($38,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Altoona ($10,140).
  • Villanova's graduation rate (90%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (16%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,140
Test Scores
1,155 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
95.76% Acceptance Rate
12.56% Yield
Enrollment
2,577 (All undergraduate)
1 Online Students
Graduation Rate
16% Graduation Rate
47% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
456 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,374 annual charge
-901 capacity
Villanova University

Villanova University

Private, 4 years • Villanova, PA #35 National Universities, #6 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$64,701
Financial Aid
$38,902
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
23.39% Acceptance Rate
31.90% Yield
Enrollment
6,989 Undergraduate
3,394 Graduate
1,267 Online Students
Graduation Rate
90% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
720 Faculties (full-time)
2,448 Staffs (full-time)
$104,360 Faculty Salary
$74,899 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,587 annual charge
-5,400 capacity
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