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Overview |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,825 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,534 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,534 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,918 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,100 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,819 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 79% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 4,825 students)
University of Scranton vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or UVM?
- University of Scranton is 216.5% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at University of Scranton than University of Vermont ($51,534.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than University of Scranton ($22,062 vs. $32,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,354 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($35,819 vs. $19,093)
University of Scranton vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Vermont (1211) is 77 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UVM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UVM (60%)
University of Scranton vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or UVM? 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 UVM and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than University of Vermont (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $8,600 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More UVM 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/