Penn State Wilkes-Barre vs. Swat

Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Swarthmore College are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre ($23,750).
  • Swat's acceptance rate (6.93%) is lower than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (95.25%).
  • Swat has higher yield (42.49%) than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (20.42%).
  • Swat's SAT score (1,520) is higher than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (1,190).
  • Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (10 to 1).
  • Swat (1,625 students) is larger than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (368 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Swat ($51,095) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($10,982).
  • Swat's graduation rate (93%) is higher than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (20%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,258 In-State
$23,750 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,982
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
95.25% Acceptance Rate
20.42% Yield
Enrollment
363 Undergraduate
5 Graduate
4 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
41% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
33 Faculties (full-time)
92 Staffs (full-time)
$75,664 Faculty Salary
$53,769 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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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