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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Susquahanna than Anna Maria College ($54,440.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than Susquahanna ($23,894 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 11.2% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($14,960 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Anna Maria College ($40,914 vs. $33,503)
Anna Maria College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Anna Maria College (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/