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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 606% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.9% higher at University of Scranton than SUNY at Fredonia ($49,912.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than University of Scranton ($15,795 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,180 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than SUNY at Fredonia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 180% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($30,218 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 84 points higher than at SUNY at Fredonia (1050)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than SUNY at Fredonia (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $19,800 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/