- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (Penn State Behrend) 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 Behrend ($26,668).
- Beaver College has tighter acceptance rate of 62.29% than Penn State Behrend (88.91%).
- Beaver College has higher SAT scores of 1,205 than Penn State Behrend (1,205).
- Penn State Behrend is larger with 3,295 students than Beaver College (3,026 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College View More Rivals | Arcadia University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #70 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Erie, PA | Location | Glenside, PA |
Penn State Behrend| Known as | Beaver College | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,944 Pennsylvania residents $26,668 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,290 |
| $25,082 Pennsylvania residents $33,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $33,613 |
| $10,004 | Financial Aid | $31,006 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 88.91% | Acceptance Rate | 62.29% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 10.23% |
| 1,205 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,205 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,295 | Total Students | 3,026 |
| 3,188 | Undergraduate | 1,870 |
| 107 | Graduate | 1,156 |
| 19 | Online Enrollment | 510 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 82% | 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: 1,902) $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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 286 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 161 Full-time 375 Part-time |
| 643 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 526 Full-time 431 Part-time |
| $82,298 for Faculties $54,505 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,864 for Faculties $68,299 Part-time |