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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,731 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 606% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland 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 College at Cortland ($49,912.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than University of Scranton ($18,304 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,620 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 222.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($30,218 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $14,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/