Le Moyne vs University of Scranton
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Le Moyne CollegeSyracuse, NYCatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of ScrantonScranton, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Le Moyne lists Mass every weekday; University of Scranton lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Scranton has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 73% at Le Moyne.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Le Moyne has the lower price after aid: $14,535 a year, against $23,896 at University of Scranton.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Syracuse, NY
Scranton, PA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
3,154
4,825
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
81%
Average SAT
1255
1237
ACT middle 50%
25–30
25–30
Graduation rate
73%
80%
First-year retention
84%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,277
$32,568
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,535
$23,896
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,468
$23,407
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,107
$23,912
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,600
$29,482
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,034
$39,348
Median debt
$23,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,731
$74,652
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.