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Overview |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,775 students)
Marywood vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or LGCNHS?
- Marywood University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Marywood than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($36,430.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than LGCNHS ($22,504 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 33.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,000 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 363.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($28,401 vs. $6,133)
Marywood vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Marywood .
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Marywood vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Marywood.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $10,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $41,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/