University of Scranton vs Messiah University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Messiah University ($40,640).
It is harder to admit to Messiah University than University of Scranton.
University of Scranton has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than Messiah University (1,210).
University of Scranton has higher submitted ACT score (27) than Messiah University (26).
University of Scranton has more students with 4,731 students while Messiah University has 3,231 students.
University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Messiah University's ratio is 13 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Messiah University has 195 full-time faculties.

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

University of Scranton	vs.	Messiah University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	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)
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$40,640
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	95%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$26,414

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	78.48 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	31.97 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,210
27	ACT Score	26
79 %	Graduation Rate	78 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	16 %
85 %	Retention Rate	86 %
4,731	Student Population	3,231
280	Number of Faculties	195
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 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 Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services

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