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Overview |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,363 students)
Marywood vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Castleton State College?
- Marywood University is 207.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Marywood than Castleton State College ($36,430.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Marywood ($16,791 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 18.5% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,404 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 118.4% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($28,401 vs. $13,007)
Marywood vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 66 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Marywood vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Castleton State College (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/