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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) had 1,837 students from India enrolled, as of May 2023, making India one of the top ten countries represented at the university. Penn State welcomes students from more than 140 countries and all 50 states. The university offers a range of support services and academic programmes tailored to the needs of international students. The University has an acceptance rate of 55% and the average high school GPA reported for the class of 2028 profile for Penn State University Park is 3.65 - 3.94. The university has 24 campuses across Pennsylvania. The University-Park campus is the main campus
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12 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
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:
| Parameters | University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania State University | Harvard University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | #8 | #38 | #2 |
| Salary | INR 1.46 Cr | INR 1 Cr | INR 1.5 Cr |
| World University Ranking 2025 | #11 | #89 | #4 |
| Top 3 Majors | Economics, Computer Science, Psychology | MBA, Psychology, Finance | Engineering, Psychology, MBA |
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
For the out-of-state residents, Pennsylvania State University one-year MBA tuition fee is $51,596 (Around INR 43 L) for the academic year 2024-25. Other fees that have to be paid by the students are:
- Fees: $530 (Around INR 45k)
- Pre-Term and Orientation Fee: $500 (Around INR 43k)
- Global Immersion Estimated costs: $2,350 (Around INR 2L)
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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.
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
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:

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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
On the other hand, Penn State University offers more than 100 programs whose tuition range falls between INR 34L and INR 65 L for UG, INR 33L and INR
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