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Overview |
Marywood | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Marywood | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Marywood | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 718 students)
Marywood vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Penn State York?
- Marywood University is 149.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Marywood than Penn State York ($36,430.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Marywood ($18,910 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 13.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,984 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 236.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($28,401 vs. $8,440)
Marywood vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 25 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Penn State York? 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 York and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Penn State York (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $14,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,100)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/