Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Temple Juniata College F&M WCU Marist College Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg Lycoming College| The College of Westchester | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $54,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CW | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Susquahanna than The College of Westchester ($54,440.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Susquahanna ($10,891 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 57.1% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,520 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 120.5% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($40,914 vs. $18,559)
CW vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
CW vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and CW.
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $17,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/