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Overview |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,527 students)
Susquahanna vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Ursinus College than Susquehanna University ($58,016.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Ursinus College ($28,605 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 2.3% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,624 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Ursinus College ($40,914 vs. $40,075)
Susquahanna vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Susquehanna University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $57,000)
- Ursinus College and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ursinus College and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/