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Overview |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Susquehanna University is 127.8% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at Susquahanna than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($54,440.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Susquahanna ($10,022 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 63.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,150 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 73.4% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($40,914 vs. $23,589)
Susquahanna vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (77% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/