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Overview |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,825 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,534 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,534 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,918 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,100 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,819 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 4,825 students)
University of Scranton vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Ship?
- University of Scranton is 438.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.3% higher at University of Scranton than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($51,534.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Scranton ($23,344 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 30.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,952 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 501.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,819 vs. $5,951)
University of Scranton vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 155 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $14,900 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/