Penn State Scranton vs. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State Scranton's tuition ($25,392) is more expensive than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($22,870).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate (93.09%) is lower than Penn State Scranton (98.52%).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has higher yield (29.17%) than Penn State Scranton (8.57%).
- Penn State Scranton's SAT score (1,190) is higher than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (1,090).
- Penn State Scranton's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (19 to 1).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (11,092 students) is larger than Penn State Scranton (800 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Scranton ($10,351) has higher amount of financial aid than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($8,075).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate (54%) is higher than Penn State Scranton (39%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,208 In-State
$25,392 out-of-state
$25,392 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,351
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
98.52% Acceptance Rate
8.57% Yield
Enrollment
800 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
58 Faculties (full-time)
122 Staffs (full-time)
$87,987 Faculty Salary
$65,852 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,046 In-State
$22,870 out-of-state
$22,870 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,075
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
Admission
93.09% Acceptance Rate
29.17% Yield
Enrollment
9,847 Undergraduate
1,245 Graduate
1,378 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
508 Faculties (full-time)
1,376 Staffs (full-time)
$105,664 Faculty Salary
$67,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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