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Overview |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,512 students)
University of Scranton vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or VMI?
- University of Scranton is 410.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at University of Scranton than Virginia Military Institute ($49,912.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than University of Scranton ($18,129 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 54.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($10,674 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 58.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($30,218 vs. $19,111)
University of Scranton vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 5 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
University of Scranton vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or VMI? 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 VMI and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Virginia Military Institute (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates of University of Scranton and VMI have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($62,100 vs. $62,100)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/