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Overview |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 2,850 students)
Marywood vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Penn State Abington?
- Marywood University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Marywood than Penn State Abington ($37,700.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Marywood ($17,561 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 26.8% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,912 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 192.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($27,875 vs. $9,516)
Marywood vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Marywood vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Penn State Abington (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $14,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/