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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Philadelphia University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philau.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,160 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,160 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,005 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,510 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,568 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,451 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $283 | $258 |
Diversity |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 48% | ||
Campus |
Philadelphia University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Philadelphia University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,746 students)
Philadelphia University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Philadelphia University or SU?
- Philadelphia University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Philadelphia University than Shenandoah University ($38,160.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Philadelphia University ($26,143 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 15.8% lower than costs at Philadelphia University ($11,230 vs. $13,005)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Philadelphia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,568 vs. $23,467)
Which college is harder to get into, Philadelphia University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Philadelphia University .
- The average SAT score at Philadelphia University (1083) is 78 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Philadelphia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Philadelphia University (3.45)
Philadelphia University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Philadelphia University or SU? 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 SU and Philadelphia University.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,451)
- SU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($258 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/