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Overview |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or URI?
- Susquehanna University is 300.7% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Susquahanna than University of Rhode Island ($54,440.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Susquahanna ($20,695 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 10.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,584 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Susquehanna University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 208.6% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($40,914 vs. $13,257)
Susquahanna vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at URI (3.58)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than URI (76.4%)
Susquahanna vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or URI? 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 URI and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than University of Rhode Island (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $800 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/