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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 56% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 546.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.2% higher at University of Scranton than PennWest Edinboro ($49,912.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 41.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($11,660 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($30,218 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 184 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at University of Scranton (3.56)
PennWest Edinboro vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than PennWest Edinboro (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $24,400 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $37,700)
- University of Scranton and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/