<p>Does anyone have any comments on how these schools compare to each other?
S has visited Villanova and U Scranton. Is it worth it to visit Loyola too? S is undecided what he may study although interested in Communications, history, or economics</p>
<p>Bump…</p>
<p>If you are looking at strictly academics IMO I would go with Villanova (#1) Loyola(#2) Scranton(#3). I really like Scranton for the right type of kid. It is not a school for a serious student, and I do not mean that in a negative way. The kids at Scranton are generally happy but they are not the collegiate type. There is a huge amount of partying at the school. The parents that say it is off campus partying are not giving a clear picture that off campus means one block off of the campus. This goes on at all colleges but it is different at Scranton because there is not a whole lot of alternatives to parties.</p>
<p>Quote: “The kids at Scranton are generally happy but they are not the collegiate type.”</p>
<p>I’m not sure what that means. It seems that Scranton has had some Fullbright Scholars, etc.
The school gets very good recognition form US NEws, Princeton Review, and others who are in the business of evaluating colleges.</p>
<p>Ooops… I guess some kids may be “collegiate” after all. ;)</p>
<p>[Scranton</a> Student Awarded Goldwater Scholarship](<a href=“Page Not Found | Royal News: October 2 2023”>Scranton Student Awarded Goldwater Scholarship | Royal News: August 3 2023)</p>
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<p>Yes, she is an impressive student. I was not trying to say there are no bright or motivated students on campus. I am sorry if you could not read the important message in my post. As I said before the University of Scranton could be alot better with some changes. Again, if you disagree that is fine.</p>
<p>momma,</p>
<p>I noted that you were “unnerved” by someone on the Cornell thread who didn’t disclose his/her connection to the school. Yet,your persistent posts on this site could probably be in the same category to some viewers.</p>
<p>Without identifying your true connection to Scranton, one can only assume that you have a huge axe to grind based on your own personal experience. It would be more helpful to prospective students and parents if you could disclose why you have such an interest or perceived “knowledge” of Scranton.</p>
<p>So far, I have seen no important messages in any of your posts. I see nothing but your biased opinions that seem to be based on some secret bitterness that you harbor. For the life of me I just can’t understand why. 
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<p>Re-read your post. You clearly stated that Scranton was not for the “serious” or “collegiate” student. There aren’t many ways that such a statement could be interpreted! :eek: Maybe if you explained your concerns better, we would all get the message.</p>
<p>Scranton has a lot of talented students. They have 3 Fulbright fellows this year, and 3 Fulbright fellows last year (more in other years too). They have had 8 Goldwater Scholars. They have had 6 students named to the USA Today All American Teams, and they have had at least 7 students awarded Truman Scholarships. Just because some students like to go out and party doesn’t mean they all do. They have a lot of students that take school seriously. Look at what some of the students have done before you say they aren’t collegiate.</p>
<p>[The</a> University of Scranton: Press Releases](<a href=“Page Not Found | Royal News: October 2 2023”>Royal News | The University of Scranton)</p>
<p>I received my Masters Degree From the University of Scranton in 1985 and the U. made me the the happy, successful Educator that I am today. Since I commuted, I did not get into the party scene. After 20 years of teaching 7th and 8th grade Music, I was transferred to the Elementary. Wanting latest career trends, I started my adventure at
Villanova and it was/is an adventure in excellence. I have studied with Master Teachers who encourage me to “Aspire to Excel.” (Kenneth Raessler, PhD). The atmosphere is scholarly and because professors give me their best in every class that I have pursued, I strive to give my best to my students. I have acquired 44 additional graduate credits at Villanova U., and after 30+ years in the classroom, retirement is
not for me. When I do eventually retire, I will keep returning to Villanova. Their
cooperative program with the U. of the Arts, Philadelphia is second to none. With the
encouragement of my wonderful husband, I will continue studying. As Dr. Matthew C.
Farrell, U. of Scranton, and the the Jesuits taught me, “Education is a means in itself and needs no apology. Education is life and continues everyday of your existence.”
Villanova is truly unique in their supportive, caring atmosphere. They know me by name and know my style as a teacher because I am given the opportunity to teach in every class for master teachers. Go Wildcats! Go Royals! Thank-you for allowing me
to do “what I love!”</p>
<p>^^great post but OP’s kid is going elsewhere…old thread…</p>
<p>Every school can be better, but your denigration of the school is irksom to all of us who are grads. The school has been a top rated academic school by numerous sources for years. I am a physician and have trained at and taught at IVY league schools. My fellow almni are similarly succesful in their careers.</p>
<p>PA definitely has some of the more restictive alcohol laws which can lead to troubles, particularly for out of staters. For underage drinkers there is a law against purchase (for instance paying to get into a party), transportation (which has been interpretted to be even carrying a glass of beer across a room) and consumption. Even for adults the locations for purchase are limited to ditributers where one must purchase at least a case, bars or restaurants for six packs, and state owned stores or all other alcohol. </p>
<p>Partying occurs at all schools. When I was a student at Scranton and visited friends at other schools, particularly state universities, they made Scranton look tame by comparison. I invite you to go to PSU, WVU, U of Florida, etc and see what those schools are like in regards to partying! In the interim, I would ak you to discontiue your diatribe.</p>
<p>Points of Pride
National Recognition
For 17 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” edition has ranked the University among the 10 top master’s universities in the north, the survey’s largest and most competitive region. In the 2011 edition of U.S. News, Scranton placed 10th in the North. For the past seven years, the University has been included among only 15 colleges in the North recognized by U.S. News & World Report as “Great Schools at a Great Price.” For two consecutive years, Scranton has been listed among colleges expressing a “Strong Commitment to Teaching.”
The University’s MBA program is among the top 15 in the nation for general management according to a national ranking of business schools published by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review.
For the past nine years, The Princeton Review has included Scranton among its “373 Best Colleges.”
Scranton is one of only 100 colleges and universities in the nation to be named to Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges.
The University of Scranton is among the elite universities included in Forbes Magazine’s online listing of “America’s Best Colleges 2010."
Scranton is among just 119 colleges in the nation named to the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement in 2008.
Scranton is ranked 14th in the nation among the top 30 Master’s Universities listed in the September/October 2010 issue of Washington Monthly.
The University is listed among the 198 colleges in the nation included in the 11th edition of Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education.”
The university is named among just 115 colleges in the nation to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction.
For six consecutive years, the University’s Kania School of Management has been included among the Princeton Review’s “Best 300 Business Schools.”
GI Jobs has listed Scranton among the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the nation as a Military Friendly School.
"Don’t go to Harvard, but to the business school at The University of Scranton. That’s where they are changing lives.” Peter F. Drucker, The “Father of Modern Management” Source: The Los Angeles Times, Nov. 11, 2005.
Academic Excellence
Since 1972, 128 graduates of The University of Scranton have earned Fulbrights or other prestigious international fellowships. For the past five years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has listed the University among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students.
In the last eight years, Scranton students earned four Truman Scholarships and eight Goldwater Scholarships.
In the past eight years, six students were named to USA Today’s All-USA College Academic Team.
Scranton’s average fall-to-fall freshman retention rate is 90%. The average rate, nationally, for selective Bachelor’s/Master’s institutions is 78%.
Scranton’s six-year graduation rate averages 80%. The average rate, nationally, for selective Bachelor’s/Master’s institutions is 60%.<br>
Scranton has earned accreditation from 17 different accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, and the average class size* is approximately 20. (<em>Average size undergraduate lecture sections fall 2010)
85% of faculty members hold doctoral degrees and 65% are tenured. Members of the faculty hold degrees from 272 different universities in 21 countries on five continents.
More than 50% of students in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics participate in research; 45% of these students wrote a formal thesis and 38% of these students authored or coauthored a publication and/or conference paper.
Carrying on a Scranton tradition that spans over three decades, Scranton students from 59 different program areas have studied abroad in 60 countries. On average, more than 200 Scranton students study abroad each year.
The University’s NCAA Division III inter</em>collegiate athletics program has produced 24 National Aca*demic All-Americans since 1981. In addition, 13 graduates have earned NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships since 1974.
In the past two years, Scranton students have completed internships for credit at 288 organizations in seven states.
The University’s Community Outreach Office has a roster of 2,850 students who perform well over 170,000 service hours each year.
Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) services are available to nearly 100% of outdoor campus space and all on-campus residence halls, and in 60% of academic and administrative buildings.
Students from other countries have studied at the University for more than 50 years. In the past five years, the University has enrolled graduate and undergraduate students from 55 countries.
Successful Outcomes
Ninety-four percent of the Class of 2009 was employed, pursuing graduate or professional studies, or volunteering within six months of graduation.
Of the 428 senior applicants to health professions schools over the last 10 years, an average of 80% were accepted to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, podiatry and optometry.
In the past six years, nearly 300 Scranton graduates have received acceptance into at least 70 law schools throughout the United States. These include some of the nation’s most prestigious schools, such as the University of California at Berkeley, Boston College, Cornell University, Duke University, Georgetown University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Since 1983, a total of 451 University of Scranton graduates have chosen full-time volunteer service over employment. A total of 229 of these Scranton graduates have volunteered with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
Economic Impact
A report issued by the University in 2010 showed that its annual economic impact on Northeastern Pennsylvania totals $411,111,106, a figure established through an accepted formula in use by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. In addition, in a 2009 University survey, students reported off-campus spending of more than $175,000 each week across a number of categories (e.g. shopping, dining and entertainment).
Since 2005, the University has invested nearly $200 million in campus improvements, either completed or under way. Recently completed buildings include a new campus center and sophomore residence hall. A new unified science center and a new residence hall/fitness center are scheduled for completion in fall 2011.
In 2009, the University’s Small Business Development Center provided 487 clients with 3,060 hours of services to help them start, operate or expand their small businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania counties.</p>