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Overview |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $277 |
Diversity |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 838 students)
JCU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- John Carroll University is 223.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at JCU than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($47,300.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than JCU ($18,239 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 5.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,448 vs. $14,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 259.9% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($32,359 vs. $8,992)
JCU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 172 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming JCU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,818 vs. $26,939)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/