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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 4,825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $51,534 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $51,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $16,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $32,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $35,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (4,825 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 628.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at University of Scranton than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($51,534.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than University of Scranton ($19,644 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 5.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,918 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 312.9% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($35,819 vs. $8,675)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 81 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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-ESF (82.9%)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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-ESF.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $15,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF 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/