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Overview |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or University of Scranton?
- Vassar College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Vassar than University of Scranton ($63,840.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than University of Scranton ($30,603 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 0.4% lower than costs at Vassar College ($16,490 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Vassar College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 66.1% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($50,193 vs. $30,218)
Vassar vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 271 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Scranton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $3,700 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/