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Overview |
Marywood | HSU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marywood | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Marywood | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,765 students)
Marywood vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or HSU?
- Marywood University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Marywood than Hardin Simmons University ($36,430.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than HSU ($22,504 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 47.3% lower than costs at Marywood University ($9,980 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($28,401 vs. $22,695)
Marywood vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 5 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood or HSU? 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 HSU and Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Hardin Simmons University (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,100)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/