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Overview |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 2,247 students)
Susquahanna vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or SU?
- Susquehanna University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Susquahanna than Shenandoah University ($56,600.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Susquahanna ($26,400 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 33.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,800 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 88% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($45,318 vs. $24,100)
Susquahanna vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than SU (77.8%)
Susquahanna vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or SU? 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 SU and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Shenandoah University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $8,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/