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PennWest California Misericordia University Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Wilkes DeSales University LHU Penn State PennWest Edinboro Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Ship| PennWest Clarion | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | Marywood | ||
| 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 2,729 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 372.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.8% higher at Marywood than PennWest Clarion ($36,430.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 13.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,930 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($28,401 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 91 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
PennWest Clarion vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than PennWest Clarion (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $1,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/