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Overview |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | URI | ||
| 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 Rhode Island is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or URI?
- University of Scranton is 267.4% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at University of Scranton than University of Rhode Island ($49,912.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than University of Scranton ($20,695 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 21.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,584 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 127.9% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($30,218 vs. $13,257)
University of Scranton vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 57 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than URI (76.4%)
University of Scranton vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or URI? 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 URI and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Rhode Island (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $5,900 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI 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/