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The Pennsylvania State University vs Northwestern University

Compare the rivalry schools - The Pennsylvania State University and Northwestern University.

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a Public, 4-years school located in University Park, PA and Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • The Pennsylvania State University (88,914 students) is larger than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
  • Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 than The Pennsylvania State University($25,574).
  • The Pennsylvania State University has more full-time faculties of 2,994 faculties than Northwestern University(2,325 facluties).
The Pennsylvania State University vs Northwestern University
The Pennsylvania State UniversityNorthwestern University
LocationUniversity Park, PAEvanston, IL
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$25,574
$15,890 for Pennsylvania residents		$65,997
Graduate Tuition$39,778
$23,719 for Pennsylvania residents		$53,871
Test Scores01,530
Acceptance Rate0%7%
Admission Yield0%55%
Student Population88,914
73,476 undergraduate		23,161
8,993 undergraduate
Number of Faculty2,994 Full-time
621 part-time		2,325 Full-time
340 part-time
Number of Staffs14,044 Full-time
1,418 part-time		9,894 Full-time
544 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 16 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$9,887$53,533
Graduation Rate72%96%
Transfer-out Rate0%0%
Retention Rate87%98%

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