- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (Bryn Athyn College) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State has more expensive tuition of $40,188 than Bryn Athyn College ($27,804).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Bryn Athyn College (87.55%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Bryn Athyn College (1,118).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Bryn Athyn College (285 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Bryn Athyn College of the New Church View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #203 in Liberal Arts Colleges #42 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Bryn Athyn, PA |
Penn State| Known as | Bryn Athyn College | |
| 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 |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $27,804 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,126 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $16,286 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 87.55% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 45.97% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,118 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 285 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 272 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 13 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 9 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 299) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 31 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 67 Full-time 116 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,351 for Faculties $65,650 Part-time |