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Overview |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SFC | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 83.6% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at University of Scranton than St. Francis College ($49,912.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than University of Scranton ($18,602 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 9.2% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,490 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 74.7% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($30,218 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 225 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SFC (2.9)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than St. Francis College (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $12,100 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/