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Overview |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,477 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,921 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,060 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,517 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1260 | 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 |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lasell College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lasell 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
- Lasell College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 838 students)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Lasell College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Lasell College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($26,000.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Lasell College ($18,239 vs. $28,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 0.4% lower than costs at Lasell College ($13,448 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 288.4% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($34,921 vs. $8,992)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell 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 Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Lasell College (966) is 11 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Lasell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lasell College (82.3%)
Lasell College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,100)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/