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Overview |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 56% | ||
Campus |
St John's | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 38.5% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at University of Scranton than St John's College ($49,912.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than University of Scranton ($27,643 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,270 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than St John's College (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 27.1% larger than aid received St John's College ($30,218 vs. $23,775)
St John's vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $20,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $41,200)
- University of Scranton and St John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and St John's 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 St John's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/