Penn State Behrend vs. Swat

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Swarthmore College are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Swarthmore College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Swat's tuition ($62,412) is more expensive than Penn State Behrend ($26,668).
  • Swat's acceptance rate (6.93%) is lower than Penn State Behrend (95.44%).
  • Swat has higher yield (42.49%) than Penn State Behrend (19.91%).
  • Swat's SAT score (1,520) is higher than Penn State Behrend (1,205).
  • Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Penn State Behrend (12 to 1).
  • Penn State Behrend (3,295 students) is larger than Swat (1,625 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Swat ($51,095) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Behrend ($10,004).
  • Swat's graduation rate (93%) is higher than Penn State Behrend (42%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,004
Test Scores
1,205 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
95.44% Acceptance Rate
19.91% Yield
Enrollment
3,188 Undergraduate
107 Graduate
19 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
286 Faculties (full-time)
643 Staffs (full-time)
$82,298 Faculty Salary
$54,505 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,374 annual charge
-1,902 capacity
Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

Private, 4 years • Swarthmore, PA #3 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,412
Financial Aid
$51,095
Test Scores
1,520 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
6.93% Acceptance Rate
42.49% Yield
Enrollment
1,625 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
226 Faculties (full-time)
841 Staffs (full-time)
$118,902 Faculty Salary
$71,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,104 annual charge
-1,580 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,922 annual charge
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