- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Clarks Summit University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State has more expensive tuition of $40,188 than Clarks Summit University ($32,400).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Clarks Summit University (55.08%).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Clarks Summit University (552 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Clarks Summit University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #43 in Faith-based Colleges | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Clarks Summit, PA |
Penn State| Known as | BBC | BBC&S Summit U Summit University BBC & S BBS Baptist Bible College of PA Baptist Bible College Baptist Bible Seminary Baptist Bible College & Seminary Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania Summit University of Pennsylvania SU of Pennsylvani |
| 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 | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $32,400 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,476 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $16,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 55.08% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 79.23% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 552 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 376 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 176 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 244 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 558) $2,850 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 31 Full-time 56 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 92 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $37,823 for Faculties $32,069 Part-time |