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Overview |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Susquahanna than The University of the Arts ($54,440.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than UArts ($28,605 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 20% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,960 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 60.7% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($40,914 vs. $25,460)
UArts vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or UArts .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
UArts vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than The University of the Arts (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $34,500)
- Susquehanna University and UArts graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and UArts graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/