by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of Scranton degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of Scranton measures up.
University of Scranton is ranked #2,756 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #146 of 168 for value.
These University of Scranton majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | #10 of 14 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #26 of 29 |
| Biophysics | #36 of 47 |
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | #54 of 63 |
| Nursing | #54 of 63 |
| Other Health Professions | #54 of 63 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #59 of 72 |
| Advertising | #59 of 72 |
| General Human Services | #81 of 86 |
| Human Services | #81 of 86 |
Below is the detailed University of Scranton value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Scranton is ranked #18 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #146 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Scranton financial aid page to be sure.
University of Scranton is ranked #2,756 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education University of Scranton provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Scranton costs about $34,432. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $137,726 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $69,840 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $32,568 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $34,432 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $137,726 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Scranton net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What University of Scranton costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Scranton degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $279,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $137,726 | #2,756 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $130,272 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $279,360 | — | — |
| All Students | $137,726 | #146 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $130,272 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at University of Scranton shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,968 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,920 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,999 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,978 |
| Over $110K | $38,306 |
About 95% of University of Scranton undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,494 per year. Get more details on the University of Scranton financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Scranton cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.