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Overview |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Seattle U than University of Scranton ($50,328.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than University of Scranton ($35,412 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 21.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,524 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 2.3% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,917 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 58 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Seattle University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $1,700 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/