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Overview |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or WVU?
- Susquehanna University is 481.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Susquahanna than West Virginia University ($54,440.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Susquahanna ($12,202 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 28.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,618 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Susquehanna University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 250.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($40,914 vs. $11,685)
Susquahanna vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or WVU? 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 WVU and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than West Virginia University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $6,400 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/