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Overview |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
DeSales University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,729 students)
DeSales University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Marywood?
- DeSales University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at DeSales University than Marywood University ($41,100.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than DeSales University ($22,504 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 8.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,500 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 2.1% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,401 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 29 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Marywood University (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $41,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/