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Overview |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Wilkes than Marywood University ($39,134.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Wilkes ($22,504 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 7.9% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,696 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Marywood University ($29,441 vs. $28,401)
Marywood vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 28 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Wilkes University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,100)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes 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/