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Overview |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UMass | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 4,731 students)
UMass vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 208.4% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at University of Scranton than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($49,912.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than University of Scranton ($22,291 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,123 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 144.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($30,218 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 92 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/