- Both University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and Yale University are private.
- UPenn is located in Philadelphia, PA and Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.
- UPenn has more expensive tuition of $66,104 than Yale University ($64,700).
- Yale University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.93% than UPenn (9.30%).
- Yale University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than UPenn (1,540).
- UPenn is larger with 28,201 students than Yale University (14,776 students).
University of Pennsylvania View More Rivals | Yale University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in National Universities #1 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #5 in National Universities #1 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | New Haven, CT |
UPenn| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,104 | Undergraduate | $64,700 |
| $46,034 | Graduate | $48,300 |
| $47,776 | Financial Aid | $60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $105 graduate |
| 9.30% | Acceptance Rate | 6.93% |
| 65.37% | Yield | 69.35% |
| 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,201 | Total Students | 14,776 |
| 11,250 | Undergraduate | 6,645 |
| 16,951 | Graduate | 8,131 |
| 2,733 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 97% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $131,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $124,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,316) $11,754 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) $10,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,248 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,715 Full-time 745 Part-time |
| 17,760 Full-time 1,696 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,979 Full-time 1,839 Part-time |
| $172,360 for Faculties $78,889 Part-time | Average Salary | $180,907 for Faculties $90,096 Part-time |