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Overview |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,199 students)
Susquahanna vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or PC?
- Susquehanna University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Susquahanna than Presbyterian College ($54,440.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Susquahanna ($21,571 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 32.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,300 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 19% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($40,914 vs. $34,379)
Susquahanna vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at PC (3.6)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than PC (59.4%)
Susquahanna vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or PC? 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 PC and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Presbyterian College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,300 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/