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Overview |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,850 students vs. 2,247 students)
Marywood vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Susquahanna than Marywood University ($56,600.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Susquahanna ($24,712 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($15,100 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 62.6% larger than aid received Marywood University ($45,318 vs. $27,875)
Marywood vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Marywood .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Marywood vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Marywood University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $41,100)
- Susquehanna University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/