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Overview |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
| Location | Dunmore, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 875 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,594 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,823 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 83% |
Admission |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,297 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,159 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $240 |
Diversity |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Worthington Scranton | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 875 students)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Worthington Scranton or VCU?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 17.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at VCU than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($33,726.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than VCU ($16,594 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 5.7% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,279 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (83% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,583 vs. $10,823)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Worthington Scranton or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Penn State Worthington Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 142 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming VCU 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 VCU (91%)
Penn State Worthington Scranton vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Worthington Scranton or VCU? 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 VCU and Penn State Worthington Scranton.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $7,800 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- VCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/