- Both Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) and University of Connecticut are public.
- Penn State is located in University Park, PA and University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than Penn State ($40,188).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than Penn State (50.31%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Penn State (1,300).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than University of Connecticut (27,003 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Storrs, CT |
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 | Associate 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |