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Overview |
NCU | Marywood | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NCU | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 |
NCU | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCU | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NCU | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NCU | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Marywood than Northwest Christian University ($36,430.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than NCU ($22,504 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 40.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,480 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($28,401 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 33 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or Marywood? 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 Marywood and NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Marywood University (100% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,100)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/