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Overview |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 2,850 students)
Eastern University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Marywood than Eastern University ($37,700.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Marywood ($21,900 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 14.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,168 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Marywood University ($31,308 vs. $27,875)
Eastern University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 1 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.58) as students at Marywood (3.58)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Eastern University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Marywood University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,100)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University 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 Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/