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Overview |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,430 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #441 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oneonta.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,070 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,129 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,974 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,895 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 7,177 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | 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 College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oneonta | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oneonta | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Oneonta is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,430 students vs. 4,731 students)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oneonta or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 606% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oneonta 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 Oneonta ($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 Oneonta than University of Scranton ($18,129 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Oneonta are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,070 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than SUNY College at Oneonta (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 203% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oneonta ($30,218 vs. $9,974)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oneonta 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 College at Oneonta .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 47 points higher than at SUNY College at Oneonta (1087)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY College at Oneonta (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY College at Oneonta (3.45)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than SUNY College at Oneonta (72.5%)
SUNY College at Oneonta vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oneonta 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 College at Oneonta.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than SUNY College at Oneonta (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $16,400 more per year than SUNY College at Oneonta graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,700)
- SUNY College at Oneonta students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Oneonta 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 College at Oneonta students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/