- Both University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Brown University are private.
- UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA and Brown University is located in Providence, RI.
- Brown University has more expensive tuition of $68,230 than UPenn ($66,104).
- Brown University has tighter acceptance rate of 8.49% than UPenn (9.30%).
- Brown University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than UPenn (1,540).
- UPenn is larger with 28,201 students than Brown University (11,189 students).
University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Brown University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in National Universities #1 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #13 in National Universities #1 in Rhode Island |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | Providence, RI |
UPenn| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,104 | Undergraduate | $68,230 |
| $46,034 | Graduate | $67,006 |
| $47,776 | Financial Aid | $52,652 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 9.30% | Acceptance Rate | 8.49% |
| 65.37% | Yield | 58.91% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,201 | Total Students | 11,189 |
| 11,250 | Undergraduate | 7,639 |
| 16,951 | Graduate | 3,550 |
| 2,733 | Online Enrollment | 207 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 99% |
| $131,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $89,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) $11,754 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196) $9,368 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $6,472 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,248 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 17,760 Full-time 1,696 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,280 Full-time 374 Part-time |
| $172,360 for Faculties $78,889 Part-time | Average Salary | $146,687 for Faculties $79,341 Part-time |