Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Franklin and Marshall College are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Penn State Behrend is a four-year, public school located in Erie, PA and F&M is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lancaster, PA.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | vs. | Franklin and Marshall College |
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Erie, Pennsylvania | Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
Master's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | |
In-State$15,944
Out-Of-State$26,668 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | $68,380 |
71% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 63% |
$10,547 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $51,045 |
95.71 % | Acceptance Rates | 31.83 % |
18.74 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 18.82 % |
1,210 | SAT Score | 1,390 |
26 | ACT Score | 31 |
46 % | Graduation Rate | 86 % |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 11 % |
82 % | Retention Rate | 88 % |
3,295 | Student Population | 1,990 |
286 | Number of Faculties | 251 |
12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Study Abroad |
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |