- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Alvernia University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Alvernia University has more expensive tuition of $42,810 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Alvernia University (70.81%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Alvernia University (1,075).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Alvernia University (2,484 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Alvernia University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #80 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Reading, PA |
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 Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,810 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,686 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $24,174 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 70.81% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 24.04% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 2,484 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 2,018 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 466 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 286 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,300 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,022) $7,040 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 108 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 280 Full-time 144 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,404 for Faculties $63,171 Part-time |