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Overview |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,399 students)
University of Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Saint Michael's College?
- University of Scranton is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at University of Scranton than Saint Michael's College ($49,912.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than University of Scranton ($27,700 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 10% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,995 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 23% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($37,162 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than University of Scranton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $9,500 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,600)
- University of Scranton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Scranton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/