- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Loyola Marymount University is a private school.
- Penn State is located in University Park, PA and Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, CA.
- Loyola Marymount University has more expensive tuition of $58,974 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Loyola Marymount University (52.48%).
- Loyola Marymount University has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Penn State (1,300).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Loyola Marymount University (10,165 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Loyola Marymount University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #13 in California | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
Penn State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $58,974 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,902 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $23,011 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 52.48% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 17.91% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 10,165 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 7,299 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 2,866 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 635 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 615 Full-time 409 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,750 Full-time 442 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,549 for Faculties $80,087 Part-time |