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Overview |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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 |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Faulkner | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | 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
- Faulkner University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,729 students)
Faulkner vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Faulkner for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Marywood than Faulkner University ($36,430.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faulkner University than Marywood ($20,050 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 83.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($8,020 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 74.9% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($28,401 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 40 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Faulkner vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Faulkner University (62% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $400 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,100)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/