PSU vs USC - The Rose Bowl Universities

For a lot of students, the college experience wouldn't be complete without the excitement of Division I athletics. Today's Rose Bowl features two large universities with highly regarded academics and top football programs. What does it take to get in?

Penn State University:

• Percentage of applicants accepted: 58%
• Middle 50% SAT Math: 560 / 660
• Middle 50% SAT Reading: 520 / 620
• Middle 50% ACT Composite: 23 / 28
• Total Cost (In-State): $25,208
• Total Cost (Out-of-State): $36,076

University of Southern California

• Percentage of applicants accepted: 25%
• Middle 50% SAT Math: 650 / 740
• Middle 50% SAT Reading: 620 / 720
• Middle 50% ACT Composite: 28 / 32
• Total Cost: $49,489

Don't be dismayed by USC's higher price tag. Students who qualify for financial aid are likely to find that the price difference between a public and private university isn't that huge. For more admissions data and financial aid information, check out the USC profile and the PSU profile.

Related Links:

• PAC 10 Conference
• Big 10 Conference