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Overview |
Marywood | URI | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marywood | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marywood | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Marywood | URI | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Marywood | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 2,850 students)
Marywood vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or URI?
- Marywood University is 167.1% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Marywood than University of Rhode Island ($37,700.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Marywood ($20,964 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 1.3% lower than costs at Marywood University ($14,900 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 117.7% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($27,875 vs. $12,803)
Marywood vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 52 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have at the same average high school GPA (3.58) as students at URI (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than URI (77.1%)
Marywood vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or URI? 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 URI and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Marywood University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $15,100 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $41,100)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI 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/