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Overview |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Swarthmore, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #40 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swarthmore.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,928 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,928 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,026 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,715 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,703 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 57% |
Admission |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,707 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,019 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1560 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $218 |
Diversity |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Swarthmore | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,625 students)
Swarthmore vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Swarthmore or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Swarthmore for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at University of Richmond than Swarthmore College ($60,330.00 vs. $58,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Swarthmore College than University of Richmond ($20,715 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 21.2% lower than costs at Swarthmore College ($14,870 vs. $18,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Swarthmore College than University of Richmond (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($47,703 vs. $46,385)
Swarthmore vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Swarthmore or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Swarthmore .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 94 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Swarthmore students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Swarthmore vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Swarthmore or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Swarthmore.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than University of Richmond (95% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $8,100 more per year than Swarthmore graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $65,800)
- Swarthmore College students graduate with a $1,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,148)
- Swarthmore graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/