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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 131.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at SU than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($33,790.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SU ($16,594 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 15.6% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,230 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 116.8% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($23,467 vs. $10,823)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SU (80.4%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Shenandoah University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $7,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- SU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/