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Overview |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 3,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #538 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $14,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $10,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 4,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| 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 Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,323 students vs. 2,850 students)
Marywood vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Marywood University is 145% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Marywood than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($37,700.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Marywood ($20,964 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 2.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($14,774 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 155% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($27,875 vs. $10,930)
Marywood vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 29 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Marywood vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Marywood University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- Penn State Erie Behrend College students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College 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 Erie-Behrend College 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/