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Overview |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 363 students)
Marywood vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Marywood University is 163.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Marywood than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($36,430.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Marywood ($19,505 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 19.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,254 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 176.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($28,401 vs. $10,269)
Marywood vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 82 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $14,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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/