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Overview |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Crete, NE | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | doane.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,190 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,190 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,271 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,479 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,481 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Doane University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,879 students)
Doane University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Doane University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Doane University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Susquahanna than Doane University ($54,440.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than Susquahanna ($24,271 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 37.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($10,900 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Doane University ($40,914 vs. $29,479)
Doane University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Doane University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Doane University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Doane University (3.6)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Doane University (75.8%)
Doane University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Doane University 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 Doane University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Doane University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,700)
- Doane University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Doane University 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 Doane University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/