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WCU vs. Penn State

Both West Chester University of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State University 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 WCU ($22,599).
  • WCU's acceptance rate (78.40%) is lower than WCU (78.40%).
  • WCU has higher yield (22.42%) than WCU (22.42%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
  • Penn State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than WCU (20 to 1).
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than WCU (17,171 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Penn State ($9,887) has higher amount of financial aid than WCU ($6,081).
  • Penn State's graduation rate (72%) is higher than WCU (71%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,775 In-State
$22,599 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,081
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
78.40% Acceptance Rate
22.42% Yield
Enrollment
14,449 Undergraduate
2,722 Graduate
1,838 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
661 Faculties (full-time)
1,529 Staffs (full-time)
$100,929 Faculty Salary
$75,114 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-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
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