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Overview |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 6.2% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at University of Scranton than St Catherine University ($49,912.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than University of Scranton ($19,976 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 66.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($9,900 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($37,012 vs. $30,218)
St. Kate's vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 102 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
St. Kate's vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or University of 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 University of Scranton and St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than St Catherine University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $12,000 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,100)
- University of Scranton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Scranton graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/