Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg and Manor College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Penn State Harrisburg is a four-year, public school located in Middletown, PA and Manor is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Jenkintown, PA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | vs. | Manor College |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown, Pennsylvania | Location | Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's | |
In-State$15,972
Out-Of-State$26,958 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $21,780 |
| 63% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 74% |
| $10,737 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,044 |
| 97.60 % | Acceptance Rates | 94.86 % |
| 11.24 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 10.57 % |
| 1,220 | SAT Score | 820 |
| 27 | ACT Score | - |
| 26 % | Graduation Rate | 26 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23 % |
| 82 % | Retention Rate | 56 % |
| 4,478 | Student Population | 567 |
| 246 | Number of Faculties | 20 |
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes) |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service |