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Overview |
Moravian College | SU | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Moravian College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Moravian College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Moravian College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or SU?
- Moravian University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at Moravian College than Shenandoah University ($48,569.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Moravian College ($26,143 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 32.7% lower than costs at Moravian University ($11,230 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($31,527 vs. $23,467)
Moravian College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 1 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian College or SU? 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 SU and Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Shenandoah University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/