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Overview |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 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 |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Moravian College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Moravian College | 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or Ship?
- Moravian University is 407.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.4% higher at Moravian College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($48,569.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Moravian College ($21,462 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 29.2% lower than costs at Moravian University ($11,538 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 315.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($31,527 vs. $7,593)
Moravian College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Moravian University (1006) is 27 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Moravian College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian College 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/