Academic Comparison between Villanova and Penn State Behrend

Villanova University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Villanova is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Villanova, PA and Penn State Behrend is a four-year, public school located in Erie, PA.

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

Villanova is a private (not-for-profit) and Penn State Behrend is a public school and both are four-year schools.
Villanova has more expensive tuition & fees ($67,776) than Penn State Behrend ($26,958).
It is harder to admit to Villanova than Penn State Behrend.
Villanova has a higher submitted SAT score (1,450) than Penn State Behrend (1,220).
Villanova has higher submitted ACT score (33) than Penn State Behrend (27).
Villanova has more students with 10,041 students while Penn State Behrend has 3,336 students.
Villanova has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while Penn State Behrend's ratio is 12 to 1.
Villanova has more full-time faculties with 769 faculties while Penn State Behrend has 256 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Villanova University	vs.	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Villanova, Pennsylvania	Location	Erie, Pennsylvania
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification
$67,776	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$15,972 Out-Of-State$26,958
53%	% Receiving Financial Aid	74%
$43,855	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$11,249

26.98 %	Acceptance Rates	96.83 %
27.73 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	14.52 %
1,450	SAT Score	1,220
33	ACT Score	27
92 %	Graduation Rate	44 %
7 %	Transfer-out Rate	24 %
95 %	Retention Rate	83 %
10,041	Student Population	3,336
769	Number of Faculties	256
10 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), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services