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Overview |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or WCU?
- University of Scranton is 546.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at University of Scranton than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($49,912.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than University of Scranton ($22,973 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,228 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 455.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,218 vs. $5,443)
University of Scranton vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 62 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $13,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/