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Overview |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lewis University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Marywood than Lewis University ($36,430.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Marywood ($19,184 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 22.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,956 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Lewis University ($28,401 vs. $26,423)
Lewis University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 26 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Marywood University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $41,100)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/