- Both West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (Penn State Harrisburg) are public.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State Harrisburg has more expensive tuition of $26,668 than WCU ($22,511).
- WCU has tighter acceptance rate of 68.50% than Penn State Harrisburg (83.75%).
- Penn State Harrisburg has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than WCU (1,160).
- WCU is larger with 17,275 students than Penn State Harrisburg (4,572 students).
West Chester University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg View More Rivals | |
| #50 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #19 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Chester, PA | Location | Middletown, PA |
WCU| Known as | Penn State Harrisburg | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,687 Pennsylvania residents $22,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,944 Pennsylvania residents $26,668 out-of-state |
| $12,564 Pennsylvania residents $17,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,082 Pennsylvania residents $33,020 out-of-state |
| $5,802 | Financial Aid | $10,114 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 68.50% | Acceptance Rate | 83.75% |
| 30.31% | Yield | 20.61% |
| 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,275 | Total Students | 4,572 |
| 14,392 | Undergraduate | 4,063 |
| 2,883 | Graduate | 509 |
| 1,770 | Online Enrollment | 47 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 24% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 45% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) $5,794 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 695) $9,368 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 675 Full-time 300 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 240 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| 1,534 Full-time 335 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 566 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $91,379 for Faculties $62,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,146 for Faculties $57,880 Part-time |