Messiah vs. Swat
Both Messiah University and Swarthmore College are Private, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Messiah University and Swarthmore College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Swat's tuition ($62,412) is more expensive than Messiah ($40,640).
- Swat's acceptance rate (6.94%) is lower than Messiah (78.48%).
- Swat has higher yield (41.83%) than Messiah (31.97%).
- Swat's SAT score (1,530) is higher than Messiah (1,210).
- Swat's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Messiah (12 to 1).
- Messiah (3,344 students) is larger than Swat (1,644 students) with more enrolled students.
- Swat ($57,170) has higher amount of financial aid than Messiah ($21,845).
- Swat's graduation rate (94%) is higher than Messiah (78%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$40,640
Financial Aid
$21,845
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
78.48% Acceptance Rate
31.97% Yield
Enrollment
2,586 Undergraduate
758 Graduate
660 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
175 Faculties (full-time)
583 Staffs (full-time)
$77,983 Faculty Salary
$51,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,335 annual charge
-2,403 capacity

Swarthmore College
Private, 4 years • Swarthmore, PA #3 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$62,412
Financial Aid
$57,170
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
6.94% Acceptance Rate
41.83% Yield
Enrollment
1,644 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
256 Faculties (full-time)
948 Staffs (full-time)
$118,902 Faculty Salary
$71,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,578 annual charge
-1,574 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$9,386 annual charge
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