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Misericordia University East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Wilkes DeSales University PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Penn State Ship WCU| Lock Haven University | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Marywood | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
LHU | 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 | 3.41 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1030/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LHU | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
LHU | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,729 students)
LHU vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 372.1% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Marywood than Lock Haven University ($36,430.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 42% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,350 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($28,401 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 77 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Lock Haven University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,100)
- Marywood University and LHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marywood University and LHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/