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Overview |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Penn State?
- University of Scranton is 171.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at University of Scranton than Penn State Main Campus ($49,912.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than University of Scranton ($26,747 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 29.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,744 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 200.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($30,218 vs. $10,066)
University of Scranton vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 68 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Scranton vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or Penn State? 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 Penn State and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Scranton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/