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Overview |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,118 students)
University of Scranton vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or SPU?
- University of Scranton is 36.7% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at University of Scranton than Seattle Pacific University ($49,912.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than University of Scranton ($26,549 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,409 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 19.2% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($30,218 vs. $25,359)
University of Scranton vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 11 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or SPU? 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 SPU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Seattle Pacific University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $11,700 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/