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Overview |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,825 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,534 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,534 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,918 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,100 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,819 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,825 students vs. 1,436 students)
University of Scranton vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or BC?
- University of Scranton is 27.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at University of Scranton than Bridgewater College ($51,534.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Scranton ($19,660 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,370 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($36,350 vs. $35,819)
University of Scranton vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 100 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or BC? 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 BC and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Bridgewater College (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $19,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and University of Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/