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Overview |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or UVA?
- University of Scranton is 193.9% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UVA than University of Scranton ($51,870.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than University of Scranton ($19,469 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 27.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,890 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Virginia Main Campus (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 12.7% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($30,218 vs. $26,818)
University of Scranton vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 230 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UVA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UVA (18.7%)
University of Scranton vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or UVA? 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 UVA and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of Scranton (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $15,100 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $62,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/