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Overview |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,360 students)
Susquahanna vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Wilson College?
- Susquehanna University is 116% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116% higher at Susquahanna than Wilson College ($54,440.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Susquahanna ($23,923 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 25% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,968 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Susquehanna University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 187.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($40,914 vs. $14,241)
Susquahanna vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Wilson College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/