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Overview |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Shepherd University | ||
| 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Shepherd University?
- Marywood University is 479.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Marywood than Shepherd University ($36,430.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Marywood ($9,827 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 33.8% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,987 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 287.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($28,401 vs. $7,328)
Marywood vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 30 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Shepherd University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $400 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,100)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/