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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU Bowdoin College VWC CNU Randolph-Macon Boston Architectural College| Penn State Worthington Scranton | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 165.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at BC than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($38,800.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than BC ($16,594 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 6.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,984 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 215.5% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($34,142 vs. $10,823)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than BC (90.4%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton or BC? 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 BC and Penn State Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $12,200 more per year than BC 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 BC graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/