- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (Penn State Harrisburg) is a public school while Saint Joseph's University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition of $51,340 than Penn State Harrisburg ($26,668).
- Saint Joseph's University has tighter acceptance rate of 77.18% than Penn State Harrisburg (83.75%).
- Saint Joseph's University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Penn State Harrisburg (1,210).
- Saint Joseph's University is larger with 7,861 students than Penn State Harrisburg (4,572 students).
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg View More Rivals | Saint Joseph's University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #20 in Pennsylvania | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Middletown, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
Penn State Harrisburg| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,944 Pennsylvania residents $26,668 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $51,340 |
| $25,082 Pennsylvania residents $33,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,786 |
| $10,114 | Financial Aid | $25,145 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 83.75% | Acceptance Rate | 77.18% |
| 20.61% | Yield | 15.54% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,572 | Total Students | 7,861 |
| 4,063 | Undergraduate | 5,071 |
| 509 | Graduate | 2,790 |
| 47 | Online Enrollment | 1,805 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 24% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| 45% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,900 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 695) $9,368 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,925) $9,710 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 268 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| 566 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 819 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| $88,146 for Faculties $57,880 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,514 for Faculties $72,720 Part-time |