University of Scranton vs. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (Penn State Behrend)

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • University of Scranton is a private school while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (Penn State Behrend) is a public school.
  • Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
  • University of Scranton has more expensive tuition of $52,309 than Penn State Behrend ($26,668).
  • University of Scranton has tighter acceptance rate of 74.79% than Penn State Behrend (88.91%).
  • University of Scranton has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Penn State Behrend (1,205).
  • University of Scranton is larger with 4,731 students than Penn State Behrend (3,295 students).
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#9 in Pennsylvania
Rankings#16 in Pennsylvania
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Scranton, PALocationErie, PA
Known asPenn State Behrend
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie Classification
Tuition & Fees
$52,309Undergraduate$15,944 Pennsylvania residents
$26,668 out-of-state
$11,630Graduate$25,082 Pennsylvania residents
$33,020 out-of-state
$27,952Financial Aid$10,004
Admission
Application Fee$65 undergraduate
$65 graduate
74.79%Acceptance Rate88.91%
12.14%Yield29.03%
1,230 SAT, 27 ACTTest Scores1,205 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
4,731Total Students3,295
3,593Undergraduate3,188
1,138Graduate107
433Online Enrollment19
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
79%Graduation Rate42%
Transfer-out Rate25%
85%Retention Rate82%
$62,300Average Earning after Graduation$57,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590)
$9,644 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,902)
$7,374 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
280 Full-time
120 Part-time
Number of Faculties286 Full-time
74 Part-time
892 Full-time
168 Part-time
Number of Staffs643 Full-time
96 Part-time
$93,284 for Faculties
$56,134 Part-time
Average Salary$82,298 for Faculties
$54,505 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023