Penn State Behrend vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Penn State Behrend's tuition ($26,958) is more expensive than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($24,400).
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate (87.35%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (96.83%).
  • Penn State Behrend has higher yield (14.52%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (9.57%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
  • Penn State Behrend's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (18 to 1).
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3,650 students) is larger than Penn State Behrend (3,336 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($18,012) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($11,249).
  • Penn State Behrend's graduation rate (44%) is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (34%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,249
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
96.83% Acceptance Rate
14.52% Yield
Enrollment
3,244 Undergraduate
92 Graduate
12 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
583 Staffs (full-time)
$93,362 Faculty Salary
$66,925 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$24,400
Financial Aid
$18,012
Test Scores
Admission
87.35% Acceptance Rate
9.57% Yield
Enrollment
706 Undergraduate
2,944 Graduate
311 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
135 Faculties (full-time)
303 Staffs (full-time)
$82,128 Faculty Salary
$86,911 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Graduation
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