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Overview |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or WVSU?
- Susquehanna University is 570.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.2% higher at Susquahanna than West Virginia State University ($54,440.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Susquahanna ($11,684 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,214 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than West Virginia State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 331.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($40,914 vs. $9,482)
Susquahanna vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than West Virginia State University (77% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $24,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/