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Overview |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1027 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Marywood than Becker College ($36,430.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 6.5% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,800 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($28,401 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 16 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or Marywood? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marywood and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Becker College (62% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,100)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/