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Overview |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $63,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $63,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $20,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $45,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $37,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 55% |
Admission |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 3,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 1,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 33.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1420/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 1,103 students)
PLNU vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($63,216.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Scripps College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($63,216.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Scripps College ($36,370 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 63.4% lower than costs at Scripps College ($12,850 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Scripps College (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 86.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($37,825 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 214 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Scripps College (33.9%)
PLNU vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,800 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,500)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/