- University of Scranton is a private school while Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (Penn State Harrisburg) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- University of Scranton has more expensive tuition of $52,309 than Penn State Harrisburg ($26,668).
- University of Scranton has tighter acceptance rate of 74.79% than Penn State Harrisburg (83.75%).
- University of Scranton has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Penn State Harrisburg (1,210).
- University of Scranton is larger with 4,731 students than Penn State Harrisburg (4,572 students).
University of Scranton View More Rivals | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #19 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | Middletown, PA |
| Known as | Penn State Harrisburg | |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $15,944 Pennsylvania residents $26,668 out-of-state |
| $11,630 | Graduate | $25,082 Pennsylvania residents $33,020 out-of-state |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $10,114 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 83.75% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 20.61% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 4,572 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 4,063 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 509 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | 47 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 24% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 45% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $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: 695) $9,368 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 240 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 566 Full-time 199 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,146 for Faculties $57,880 Part-time |