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Overview |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 4,559 students)
University of Scranton vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or CNU?
- University of Scranton is 432.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at University of Scranton than Christopher Newport University ($49,912.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than University of Scranton ($23,287 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 37.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($11,990 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 276.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,218 vs. $8,022)
University of Scranton vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 21 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or CNU? 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 CNU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Christopher Newport University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $15,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU 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 CNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/