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Overview |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,527 students)
USciences vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 124.9% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at Ursinus College than University of the Sciences ($58,016.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 20.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,624 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($40,075 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or USciences .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
USciences vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and USciences.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than University of the Sciences (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $33,100 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $58,000)
- Ursinus College and USciences graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ursinus College and USciences graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/