- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while DeSales University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- DeSales University has more expensive tuition of $44,800 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than DeSales University (73.79%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than DeSales University (1,200).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than DeSales University (2,991 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | DeSales University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #55 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Center Valley, 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 | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $44,800 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,960 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | $24,311 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 73.79% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 21.27% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 2,991 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | 2,225 |
| 8,283 | Graduate | 766 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 675 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,700 |
| 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: 1,160) $6,400 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 133 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 402 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,872 for Faculties $57,386 Part-time |