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Overview |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or VCU?
- University of Scranton is 300.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at University of Scranton than Virginia Commonwealth University ($49,912.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Scranton ($21,294 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 34.3% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,279 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 140.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,218 vs. $12,583)
University of Scranton vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 37 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or VCU? 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 VCU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $14,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/