- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Arcadia University (Beaver College) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Beaver College has more expensive tuition of $48,290 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Beaver College (62.29%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Beaver College (1,205).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Beaver College (3,026 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Arcadia University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #70 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Glenside, PA |
Penn State| Known as | Beaver College | |
| 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,290 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $33,613 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $31,006 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 62.29% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 10.23% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,205 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 3,026 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 1,870 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 1,156 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 510 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,000 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,075) $8,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,320 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 161 Full-time 375 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 526 Full-time 431 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,864 for Faculties $68,299 Part-time |