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Overview |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 2,231 students)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarion University of Pennsylvania or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 605.5% more expensive to attend than Clarion University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.4% higher at Susquahanna than Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($54,440.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania are 15.7% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,930 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Clarion University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is ?% larger than aid received Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($40,914 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Clarion University of Pennsylvania or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Clarion University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
Clarion University of Pennsylvania vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarion University of Pennsylvania 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 Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Clarion University of Pennsylvania (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,200)
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarion University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/