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Overview |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,662 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #328 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,103 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,244 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,172 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,537 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 56% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of La Verne is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 4,731 students)
La Verne vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 8.9% more expensive to attend than La Verne for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at University of Scranton than University of La Verne ($49,912.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than University of Scranton ($25,103 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,180 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of La Verne (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 13.3% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($34,244 vs. $30,218)
La Verne vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne 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 La Verne .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 100 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than La Verne (73.5%)
La Verne vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of La Verne (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $10,100 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,000)
- University of La Verne students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Verne graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/