Academic Comparison between Saint Joseph's and Penn State York

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Saint Joseph's is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Philadelphia, PA and Penn State York is a four-year, public school located in York, PA.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Saint Joseph's is a private (not-for-profit) and Penn State York is a public school and both are four-year schools.
Saint Joseph's has more expensive tuition & fees ($53,260) than Penn State York ($25,392).
It is harder to admit to Saint Joseph's than Penn State York.
Saint Joseph's has a higher submitted SAT score (1,250) than Penn State York (1,130).
Saint Joseph's has higher submitted ACT score (29) than Penn State York (25).
Saint Joseph's has more students with 7,159 students while Penn State York has 677 students.
Saint Joseph's has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Penn State York's ratio is 14 to 1.
Saint Joseph's has more full-time faculties with 369 faculties while Penn State York has 43 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia	vs.	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Location	York, Pennsylvania
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification
$53,260	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$15,208 Out-Of-State$25,392
95%	% Receiving Financial Aid	76%
$30,721	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,575

88.83 %	Acceptance Rates	97.41 %
14.11 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	10.73 %
1,250	SAT Score	1,130
29	ACT Score	25
79 %	Graduation Rate	16 %
9 %	Transfer-out Rate	49 %
89 %	Retention Rate	77 %
7,159	Student Population	677
369	Number of Faculties	43
11 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services