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Overview |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or WVU?
- University of Scranton is 433.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at University of Scranton than West Virginia University ($49,912.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than University of Scranton ($12,202 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 41.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($11,618 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than West Virginia University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 158.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($30,218 vs. $11,685)
University of Scranton vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or University of Scranton .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 56 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton or WVU? 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 WVU and University of Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than West Virginia University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $11,500 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/