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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Scranton is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 265.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at University of Scranton than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($49,912.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than University of Scranton ($16,505 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 59.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($10,332 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 124.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($30,218 vs. $13,470)
Pitt-Bradford vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 156 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/