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Overview |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 2,231 students)
Nazareth College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Susquahanna than Nazareth College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Nazareth College ($28,605 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 1.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,960 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 80.8% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($40,914 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Nazareth College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Nazareth College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/