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Overview |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stritch.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,744 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,744 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,900 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,002 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,670 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 728 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 674 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Stritch | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,332 students)
Stritch vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stritch or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Stritch than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($34,744.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Stritch ($10,022 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 2.8% lower than costs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($8,900 vs. $9,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,670 vs. $23,589)
Stritch vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stritch or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Stritch .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Stritch vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stritch or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Stritch.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (55% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/