Mechanicsburg, PA · Selinsgrove, PA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Messiah University | Susquehanna University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 78.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $40,640 | $57,400 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $40,640 | $57,400 |
| Average Net Price | $18,795 | $14,136 |
| Graduation Rate | 78.0% | 74.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Messiah University accepts 78.5% of applicants; Susquehanna University accepts 78.7%. Messiah University's tuition is $40,640. Susquehanna University's is $57,400. Messiah University is cheaper. Messiah University graduates 78% of students in 6 years. Susquehanna University graduates 74%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Messiah University. It accepts 78.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Messiah University has lower published tuition: $40,640 versus $57,400. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Messiah University: 78% of students finish in 6 years. Susquehanna University is at 74%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.