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Overview |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | W&J | ||
| 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 Scranton is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,151 students)
University of Scranton vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or W&J?
- University of Scranton is 0.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at University of Scranton than Washington & Jefferson College ($49,912.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Scranton ($25,636 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 21.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,524 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($38,963 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or W&J? 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 W&J and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $5,200 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and University of Scranton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson 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 W&J students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/