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Overview |
Marywood | EMU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marywood | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Marywood | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Marywood | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Marywood | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | EMU | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,334 students)
Marywood vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at EMU than Marywood University ($40,590.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than EMU ($22,504 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 20.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,240 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Marywood University ($30,460 vs. $28,401)
Marywood vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 16 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or EMU? 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 EMU and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Marywood University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,100)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/