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Overview |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
| Location | California, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | 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 | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,729 students)
PennWest California vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 372.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.8% higher at Marywood than PennWest California ($36,430.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 41.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,416 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,401 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 103 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than PennWest California (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,400 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,100)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/