Swarthmore, PA · Philadelphia, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Swarthmore College | University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,494 | $68,686 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,494 | $68,686 |
| Average Net Price | $22,469 | $23,570 |
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 97.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,623 | 29,109 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 7 | 8 |
GradFax Analysis
Swarthmore College accepts 7.5% of applicants. University of Pennsylvania accepts 5.4%. Swarthmore College's tuition is $65,494. University of Pennsylvania's is $68,686. Swarthmore College is cheaper. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students in 6 years. University of Pennsylvania graduates 97%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Pennsylvania. It accepts 5.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Swarthmore College, on average. After aid, students pay $22,469/year versus $23,570/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Pennsylvania: 97% of students finish in 6 years. Swarthmore College is at 92%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.