- Both Messiah University and University of Scranton are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- University of Scranton has more expensive tuition of $52,309 than Messiah University ($40,640).
- University of Scranton has tighter acceptance rate of 74.79% than Messiah University (77.01%).
- University of Scranton has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Messiah University (1,220).
- University of Scranton is larger with 4,731 students than Messiah University (3,231 students).
Messiah University View More Rivals | University of Scranton View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #9 in Pennsylvania | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mechanicsburg, PA | Location | Scranton, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,640 | Undergraduate | $52,309 |
| $13,590 | Graduate | $11,630 |
| $26,414 | Financial Aid | $27,952 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 77.01% | Acceptance Rate | 74.79% |
| 33.76% | Yield | 12.14% |
| 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,231 | Total Students | 4,731 |
| 2,495 | Undergraduate | 3,593 |
| 736 | Graduate | 1,138 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 433 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,403) $6,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 195 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 280 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 588 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 892 Full-time 168 Part-time |
| $77,983 for Faculties $51,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time |