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Overview |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | 940/1160 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,729 students)
CCSU vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 463.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Marywood than Central Connecticut State University ($36,430.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Marywood ($17,088 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,464 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 357.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($28,401 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 14 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Central Connecticut State University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/