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Overview |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,334 students)
University of Scranton vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or EMU?
- University of Scranton is 23% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at University of Scranton than Eastern Mennonite University ($49,912.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Scranton ($23,783 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 34.7% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,240 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 0.8% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,460 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 125 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or EMU? 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 EMU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $18,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/