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Overview |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 9.7% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at University of Scranton than John Carroll University ($49,912.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than University of Scranton ($30,496 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,200 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,415 vs. $30,218)
JCU vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 7 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming JCU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than John Carroll University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $4,500 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/