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Swarthmore Vassar Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury Colgate Amherst Williams Villanova Davidson Tufts Washington and Lee| Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #36 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,476 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,999 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 82% |
Admission |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,657 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 804 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $277 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Haverford College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Haverford College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 875 students)
Haverford College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Haverford College is 329.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.5% higher at Haverford College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($62,850.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Haverford College ($16,594 vs. $23,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 38.5% lower than costs at Haverford College ($12,984 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Haverford College (82% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 435.9% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($57,999 vs. $10,823)
Haverford College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Haverford College .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 478 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 14 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Haverford College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford College or Penn State Worthington 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Haverford College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (92% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $55,300)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $13,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($13,000 vs. $26,818)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($134 vs. $277)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/