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Overview |
Marywood | SU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marywood | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marywood | SU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Marywood | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or SU?
- Marywood University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Marywood than Shenandoah University ($36,430.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than SU ($22,504 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 30.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,230 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 21% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,401 vs. $23,467)
Marywood vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 20 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Marywood vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or SU? 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 SU and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,100)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/