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Overview |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Salve Regina University?
- Susquehanna University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Susquahanna than Salve Regina University ($54,440.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Salve Regina University ($28,605 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 10.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,960 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($40,914 vs. $26,787)
Susquahanna vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Susquahanna vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Salve Regina University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Susquahanna graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Susquahanna graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/