Pennsylvania Western University vs University of Scranton

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Pennsylvania Western University is a public and University of Scranton is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Pennsylvania Western University ($16,006).
It is harder to admit to University of Scranton than Pennsylvania Western University.
University of Scranton has a higher submitted SAT score (1,070) than Pennsylvania Western University (1,070).
University of Scranton has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Pennsylvania Western University (22).
Pennsylvania Western University has more students with 12,778 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Pennsylvania Western University's ratio is 18 to 1.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Pennsylvania Western University and University of Scranton.

Pennsylvania Western University	vs.	University of Scranton
California, Pennsylvania	Location	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Public	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$11,388 Out-Of-State$16,006	2024 Tuition & Fees	$52,034
83%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$6,713	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,952

93.65 %	Acceptance Rates	84.35 %
27.90 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.79 %
1,070	SAT Score	1,230
22	ACT Score	27
48 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
23 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
70 %	Retention Rate	85 %
12,778	Student Population	4,731
-	Number of Faculties	280
18 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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