- University of Scranton is a private school while Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- University of Scranton has more expensive tuition of $52,309 than Penn State ($40,188).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than University of Scranton (74.79%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than University of Scranton (1,230).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than University of Scranton (4,731 students).
University of Scranton View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | University Park, PA |
| Known as | Penn State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
| $11,630 | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 27.85% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 50,028 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 8,283 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $62,300 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 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 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |