University of Scranton vs UPenn

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
UPenn has more expensive tuition & fees ($66,104) than University of Scranton ($52,034).
It is harder to admit to UPenn than University of Scranton.
UPenn has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than University of Scranton (1,230).
UPenn has higher submitted ACT score (27) than University of Scranton (27).
UPenn has more students with 28,201 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
UPenn has a lower number of students per faculty with 8 to 1 while University of Scranton's ratio is 12 to 1.
UPenn has more full-time faculties with 2,248 faculties while University of Scranton has 280 full-time faculties.

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

University of Scranton	vs.	UPenn
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Philadelphia, 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	Research University (very high research activity)
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$66,104
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	51%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$47,776

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	5.87 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	69.25 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,540
27	ACT Score	35
79 %	Graduation Rate	96 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	-
85 %	Retention Rate	98 %
4,731	Student Population	28,201
280	Number of Faculties	2,248
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	8 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, 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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