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UNF UT Misericordia University Flagler Florida State UCF Wilkes FAU USF Main Campus DeSales University Lynn University Penn State| Jacksonville University | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Marywood | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
JU | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,729 students)
JU vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Marywood?
- Jacksonville University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at JU than Marywood University ($43,520.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than JU ($22,504 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 8.8% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,696 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Marywood University ($31,988 vs. $28,401)
JU vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Jacksonville University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,100)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/