Penn State vs. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Both The Pennsylvania State University and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare The Pennsylvania State University and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State's tuition ($25,574) is more expensive than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($22,870).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate (93.96%) is lower than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (93.96%).
- Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has higher yield (24.35%) than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (24.35%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,070.
- Penn State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (19 to 1).
- Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (12,074 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State ($9,887) has higher amount of financial aid than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ($5,748).
- Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (53%).
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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
$5,748
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
16 ACT
Admission
93.96% Acceptance Rate
24.35% Yield
Enrollment
11,016 Undergraduate
1,058 Graduate
1,579 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,749 annual charge
-7,137 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,046 annual charge
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