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Williams Tufts Swarthmore Middlebury Dartmouth Saint Joseph's University Brown Vassar Harvard Hamilton College Wellesley Cornell| Amherst College | University of Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or University of Scranton?
- Amherst College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Amherst than University of Scranton ($63,500.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than University of Scranton ($21,367 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 1.6% lower than costs at Amherst College ($16,490 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Amherst College (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 94.2% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($58,693 vs. $30,218)
Amherst vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 317 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than University of Scranton (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $19,900 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $62,100)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/