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Overview |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
USJ | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 18.7% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at University of Scranton than University of Saint Joseph ($49,912.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than University of Scranton ($25,860 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,240 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 6.7% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($30,218 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 202 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USJ (3.46)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Saint Joseph (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,900 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,200)
- University of Scranton and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/