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Mason Misericordia University Wilkes Mount Saint Mary College SU DeSales University VCU Penn State Mary Washington College Old Dominion JMU MBC| Marywood University | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Marywood | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Marymount University?
- Marywood University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Marywood than Marymount University ($36,430.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Marymount University ($22,504 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 6.8% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,696 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Marymount University ($28,401 vs. $26,190)
Marywood vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 26 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Marymount University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $41,100)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/