- Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (Penn State Behrend) and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State has more expensive tuition of $40,188 than Penn State Behrend ($26,668).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Penn State Behrend (88.91%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Penn State Behrend (1,205).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Penn State Behrend (3,295 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Erie, PA | Location | University Park, PA |
Penn State Behrend| Known as | Penn State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,944 Pennsylvania residents $26,668 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
| $25,082 Pennsylvania residents $33,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
| $10,004 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 88.91% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 27.85% |
| 1,205 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,295 | Total Students | 50,028 |
| 3,188 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
| 107 | Graduate | 8,283 |
| 19 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,902) $7,374 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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 286 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 643 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $82,298 for Faculties $54,505 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |