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Overview |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 2,231 students)
Baruch vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 685.6% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Susquahanna than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($54,440.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Susquahanna ($4,991 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 22.7% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,960 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 334.2% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($40,914 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Baruch .
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Susquahanna? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Susquahanna and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $57,000)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/