Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | University of Wisconsin-Madison View More Rivals | |
Rankings | #56 in National Universities #1 in Wisconsin | |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
University Park, PA | Location | Madison, WI |
Penn State | Known as | |
1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 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 | ||
$20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,205 Wisconsin residents $40,603 out-of-state |
$25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,289 Wisconsin residents $25,615 out-of-state |
$11,574 | Financial Aid | $12,757 |
Admission | ||
$65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
50.31% | Acceptance Rate | 53.81% |
27.85% | Yield | 34.51% |
1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,430 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
50,028 | Total Students | 48,956 |
41,745 | Undergraduate | 36,306 |
8,283 | Graduate | 12,650 |
116 | Online Enrollment | 1,384 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
83% | Graduation Rate | 89% |
1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
91% | Retention Rate | 94% |
$57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,000 |
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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,243) $7,167 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,724 Full-time 1,092 Part-time |
14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15,984 Full-time 3,030 Part-time |
$100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $123,803 for Faculties $68,007 Part-time |