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University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University as well as Harvard University are the most prestigious. In terms of rankings, the Oxford University has an upper hand among all the three universities. However, Harvard offers the best placement package.

Mentioned below is the comparison between all the universities on the basis of some parameters, which can help students choose a university for themselves:

For the out-of-state residents, Pennsylvania State University one-year MBA tuition fee is USD 26,830 (Around INR 25 lakh) for the academic year 2025-26. Other fees that have to be paid by the students are:

• UP Student Fee: USD 315
• Smeal Fees: USD 534
• Global Immersion Fees: USD 2,850

Pennsylvania State University Master’s in Business Analytics course entry requirements are given below:

• Resume
• Academic transcripts (a bachelor’s degree / master’s degree)
• Reference contacts: LOR for this course is not required
• Application fee
• English language proficiency score

Pennsylvania State University rose to 17 position among US public universities and placed #32 in the national overall in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. The university is placed in the Top 6% globally in a top-ranking publisher's rankings. Furthermore, the university has one of the nation's most comprehensive and successful athletic programs, featuring 29 programs and participates in the Big Ten Conference at the NCAA Division I level for most sports. Also, the university ranks in the Top 10% worldwide in employer reputation and employment outcomes in 2024 as per a top-ranking publisher.

According to the MBA employment report 2022 of Penn State University, the graduates work at the organizations like: 

• Amazon
• AstraZeneca
• HP, Inc.
• JP Morgan Chase & Company
• Microsoft Corporation
• Lenove
• Lockheed Martin
• TCS
• L'Oreal

A pie-chart showing the industry-wise placement of Penn State University MBA graduates is given below: 

It is too difficult to compare one university with another unless the factors are not clear. We are comparing the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University based on acceptance rates, courses offered, and tuition costs. The University of Pittsburgh offers over 600 degree and certificate programs in diverse specializations. The tuition fee ranges between INR 33L and INR 41L for UG, INR 27L, and INR 55L for PG. With an acceptance rate of 49%, Pitts University is moderately selective.

A few features of Master’s in Business Analytics STEM programme of Penn State University are given below:

• Students can complete this programme in one-year
• It is a STEM-designated program
• No GMAT required for admission
• Comprehensive curriculum covering Data Visualization, Data Mining, Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics
• Taught by experienced, world-class faculty

On average, students accepted into the MBA programme of Penn State University have, on average, a 3.4 UG GPA, GMAT score of 540, and 5 years of work experience. Applications from prospective students with business and non-business degrees are welcome into this program. On the basis of the entire admission portfolio, the applications are evaluated for the MBA program. The admission portfolio comprises the following:

• An undergraduate degree
• GMAT or GRE score
• Letters of recommendation
• Work experience

Documents required to apply are copy of official transcripts, GMAT / GRE test scores, resume, and two letters of recommendation.

Yes, international students at Penn State University are eligible for a number of assistantships, fellowships, and grants. The most common of these are Graduate assistantships, which provide full tuition, 80% of health insurance premiums and living stipend in return for service. To get these assistantships, graduate applicants should indicate the same at the time of completion of the admission application.