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USC vs. Penn State

The following statements compare University of Southern California and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • USC's tuition ($71,647) is more expensive than Penn State ($41,790).
  • USC's acceptance rate (9.81%) is lower than Penn State (60.56%).
  • USC has higher yield (43.34%) than Penn State (17.11%).
  • USC's SAT score (1,500) is higher than Penn State (1,330).
  • USC's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State (16 to 1).
  • Penn State (50,737 students) is larger than USC (46,566 students) with more enrolled students.
  • USC ($48,649) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($14,013).
  • USC's graduation rate (92%) is higher than Penn State (86%).
University of Southern California

University of Southern California

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #25 National Universities, #5 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$71,647
Financial Aid
$48,649
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
9.81% Acceptance Rate
43.34% Yield
Enrollment
20,630 Undergraduate
25,936 Graduate
6,077 Online Students
Graduation Rate
92% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,442 Faculties (full-time)
14,965 Staffs (full-time)
$163,106 Faculty Salary
$105,950 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA #112 National Universities, #14 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$20,644 In-State
$41,790 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,013
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
60.56% Acceptance Rate
17.11% Yield
Enrollment
42,604 Undergraduate
8,133 Graduate
321 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,174 Faculties (full-time)
16,298 Staffs (full-time)
$119,122 Faculty Salary
$82,180 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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