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Overview |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UD | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 4,731 students)
UD vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 273.3% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at University of Scranton than University of Delaware ($49,912.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than University of Scranton ($18,044 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,234 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Delaware (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 144.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,218 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 64 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Scranton (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $800 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/