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Overview |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
TU | University of Scranton | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,731 students)
TU vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 589.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at University of Scranton than Towson University ($49,912.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University of Scranton ($14,443 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 20.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,642 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 164.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,218 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or TU .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 53 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and TU.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Towson University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $8,600 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/