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Overview |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Columbia International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,481 students)
Marywood vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Columbia International University?
- Marywood University is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Marywood than Columbia International University ($36,430.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Marywood ($19,911 vs. $22,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 47.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($9,950 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Columbia International University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($28,401 vs. $18,834)
Marywood vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 20 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Marywood vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or Columbia International University? 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 Columbia International University and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Columbia International University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Marywood University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University 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/