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Overview |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Pitt?
- Marywood University is 84.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Marywood than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,430.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Pitt ($22,504 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 18.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,360 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 160.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($28,401 vs. $10,919)
Marywood vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 247 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Marywood vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Marywood University (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $16,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,100)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/