University of Scranton vs Pennsylvania Western University

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University of Scranton is a private (not-for-profit) and Pennsylvania Western University is a public 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 (1,230) than Pennsylvania Western University (1,070).
University of Scranton has higher submitted ACT score (27) 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 - University of Scranton and Pennsylvania Western University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Pennsylvania Western University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	California, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
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	In-State$11,388 Out-Of-State$16,006
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	83%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,713

84.00 %	Acceptance Rates	94.01 %
13.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	28.00 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,070
27	ACT Score	22
79 %	Graduation Rate	48 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	23 %
85 %	Retention Rate	70 %
4,731	Student Population	12,778
280	Number of Faculties	-
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	18 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, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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