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CofC Misericordia University PC Wilkes Coastal Carolina DeSales University GWU Clemson Penn State AU North Greenville University UofSC| Marywood University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marywood | CSU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marywood | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Marywood | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Marywood | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or CSU?
- Marywood University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Marywood than Charleston Southern University ($36,430.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Marywood ($17,536 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 30.6% lower than costs at Marywood University ($11,250 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,401 vs. $26,417)
Marywood vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 5 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or CSU? 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 CSU and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Charleston Southern University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/