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Overview |
Marywood | W&J | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Marywood | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | W&J | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,151 students)
Marywood vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at W&J than Marywood University ($49,612.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than W&J ($22,504 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 8.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,524 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Marywood University ($38,963 vs. $28,401)
Marywood vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Marywood .
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or W&J? 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 W&J and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Marywood University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,100)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/