Yeshiva University vs. University of Scranton

Yeshiva University vs. University of Scranton comparison

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Overview	Yeshiva University	University of Scranton
Location	New York, NY	Scranton, PA
Setting	Large City	Small City
Enrollment	6,056	4,731
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#52	#217
Religious Affiliation	-	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	yu.edu	scranton.edu
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Comparable Facts

• Yeshiva University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 4,731 students)

Yeshiva University vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or University of Scranton?

• University of Scranton is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $45,200.00)
• Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at University of Scranton than Yeshiva University ($49,912.00 vs. $45,200.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Yeshiva University ($35,526 vs. $35,912)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,850 vs. $16,490)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Yeshiva University (98% vs. 86%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,955 vs. $30,218)

Yeshiva University vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University .

• The average SAT score at Yeshiva University (1229) is 95 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
• Incoming Yeshiva University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
• Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
• University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Yeshiva University (63.2%)

Yeshiva University vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University.

• The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than University of Scranton (84% vs. 77%)
• Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $10,100 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $62,100)
• Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
• Yeshiva University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
• More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/