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Overview |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 38% | ||
Campus |
GSC | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 622.4% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 513.1% higher at Susquahanna than Granite State College ($54,440.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Susquahanna ($11,850 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 52.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,828 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Granite State College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 669.3% larger than aid received Granite State College ($40,914 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or GSC .
GSC vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Granite State College (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $20,500 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/