University of Pennsylvania vs Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania
This page compares University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, and West Chester University of Pennsylvania — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has the largest enrollment (42,284). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Pennsylvania ($111,371). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Private nonprofit | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $68,686 | $20,644 | $10,775 |
| Average net price | $28,699 | $32,875 | $23,331 |
| Median student debt | $15,715 | $25,000 | $23,500 |
| Enrollment | 10,650 | 42,284 | 14,164 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 96.5% | 86.1% | 70.5% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $90,555 | $55,620 | $51,013 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $111,371 | $63,435 | $61,258 |
| Admission rate | 5.4% | 60.6% | 78.4% |
| Average SAT score | 1,553 | 1,337 | 1,187 |