- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school while Missio Theological Seminary (BTS) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State has more expensive tuition of $40,188 than BTS ($13,680).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than BTS (100.00%).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than BTS (160 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | Missio Theological Seminary View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #57 in Faith-based Colleges | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
Penn State| Known as | BTS | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,680 |
| $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $11,574 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 100.00% |
| 27.85% | Yield | 100.00% |
| 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 50,028 | Total Students | 160 |
| 41,745 | Undergraduate | |
| 8,283 | Graduate | |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 6 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | |
| $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 | Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 8 Full-time 25 Part-time |
| 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 17 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,106 for Faculties $58,145 Part-time |