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Overview |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Ship?
- Immaculata University is 181.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.7% higher at Immaculata University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,900.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Immaculata University ($21,462 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 9.4% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($11,538 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 107.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,749 vs. $7,593)
Immaculata University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 4 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or Ship? 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 Ship and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Immaculata University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/