- Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private school while Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school.
- IIT is located in Chicago, IL and Penn State is located in University Park, PA.
- IIT has more expensive tuition of $51,763 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than IIT (54.03%).
- IIT has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Penn State (1,300).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than IIT (6,943 students).
Illinois Institute of Technology View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #48 in National Universities #5 in Illinois | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | University Park, PA |
IIT| Known as | Penn State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,763 | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
| $33,810 | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
| $36,536 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| $100 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 54.03% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
| 18.53% | Yield | 27.85% |
| 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,943 | Total Students | 50,028 |
| 3,125 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
| 3,818 | Graduate | 8,283 |
| 1,012 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $78,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree 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: 1,722) $6,979 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 387 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 1,019 Full-time 285 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $118,842 for Faculties $76,603 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |