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Overview |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or University of Scranton?
- The College of Wooster is 14.3% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Wooster than University of Scranton ($57,050.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than University of Scranton ($28,976 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 22.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,500 vs. $16,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 40% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($42,315 vs. $30,218)
Wooster vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 103 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Wooster.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than The College of Wooster (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,900 more per year than Wooster graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,200)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/