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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Misericordia University Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Wilkes Tennessee| Marywood University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 31% |
Students |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Liberty University?
- Marywood University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Marywood than Liberty University ($36,430.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Liberty University ($22,504 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 19% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,350 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 127.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($28,401 vs. $12,471)
Marywood vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 45 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Liberty University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/