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Overview |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,077 students)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 224.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at University of Scranton than Penn State Berks ($49,912.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than University of Scranton ($21,728 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 15% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,334 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 254.3% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($30,218 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 156 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
Penn State Berks vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Penn State Berks (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/