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Overview |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,231 students)
University of Scranton vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Susquahanna than University of Scranton ($54,440.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than University of Scranton ($28,605 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,960 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 35.4% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($40,914 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
University of Scranton vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is the same as at Susquehanna University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $5,100 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and University of Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/