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