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Erie, PA · Shippensburg, PA
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,558/yr | $23,726/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,092/yr | $18,709/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,884/yr | $18,515/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,539/yr | $21,386/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,914/yr | $25,469/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,692/yr | $28,387/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,474/yr | $13,340/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,274/yr | $11,548/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,020/yr | $3,782/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,081/yr | $30,785/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,972/yr | $13,720/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,958/yr | $15,974/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 58% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1120–1310 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1228 | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 16–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–28 · Math 24–29 | English 21–29 · Math 14–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,827 | 6,545 |
| Students accepted | 4,620 | 5,599 |
| Students who enrolled | 866 | 1,097 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 44% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,435/yr | $56,351/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,301–$93,790 | $39,639–$77,825 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 45% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 64% |
| Black students graduating | 26% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 27% | 42% |
| Asian students graduating | 43% | 47% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,620/yr | $45,010/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 56% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 52% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,370/yr | $50,617/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Engineering 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 6% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Education 10% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 21% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $106,923/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $84,476/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 41% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,240 | 4,086 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 92 | 790 |
| Average professor pay | $10,333/mo | $12,033/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $61,924 | $65,945 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Erie, PA | Shippensburg, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1948 | 1871 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | No data reported | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Men | 62% | 49% |
| Women | 38% | 51% |
| White students | 75% | 75% |
| Black students | 4% | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| Asian students | 5.2% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,725/yr | $11,381/yr |
| Endowment | $81.7M | $71.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,603 | 2,538 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,462/yr | $7,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,312/yr | $5,064/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 24 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 439 | 480 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $1.3M |
| Athletics budget | $2.6M | $11.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.7M | $11.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $20,601 | $39,322 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.