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Overview |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 56% | ||
Campus |
West Point | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 4,393 students)
West Point vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at University of Scranton than United States Military Academy ($49,912.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than United States Military Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($30,218 vs. $0)
West Point vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point 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 West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point 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 West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than University of Scranton (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/