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Overview |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,538 students)
University of Scranton vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or VWC?
- University of Scranton is 38.6% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at University of Scranton than Virginia Wesleyan College ($49,912.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Scranton ($23,046 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 49% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($11,070 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 9.6% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($30,218 vs. $27,568)
University of Scranton vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 152 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at VWC (3.39)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than VWC (81.4%)
University of Scranton vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or VWC? 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 VWC and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $20,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and University of Scranton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/