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Overview |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $277 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 875 students)
Fisher College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Fisher College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Fisher College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($33,150.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Fisher College ($16,594 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 33.5% lower than costs at Fisher College ($12,984 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 134.7% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($25,406 vs. $10,823)
Fisher College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Fisher College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Penn State Worthington 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $19,300 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,631 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,818)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($198 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/